Birth registration and adoption records
Register a birth
It is compulsory to register all births in Queensland. Register and apply for a birth certificate for your child by completing the online application or print the application forms to complete.
Access to adoption records
Learn about accessing adoption records.
Add the father to your child's birth registration
Find out what is involved in adding the biological father to your child’s birth certificate in Queensland.
Note a change of sex in a birth or adoption register
You can fill in a form online to apply to note your sex change with us if you have had sexual reassignment surgery.