Fill in a birth certificate application form
Use this application form if you or the person you are applying for were born or adopted (and registered) in Queensland.
New parents note: you must register the birth of your child before you can get a birth certificate.
Step 1—Complete this part online
- Start by answering the question below—it should take you less than 10 minutes.
- Pay the fee (MasterCard or Visa).
- Review your details.
- Read the email we send you to find out how to finalise your application.
Step 2—Complete this part by post or in person
- Gather your proof of ID documents.
- Submit your proof of ID by post or in person.
Privacy notice
The Department of Justice is collecting your personal information for the purpose of processing your application for birth certificates under the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 2023 and Surrogacy Act 2010. The information on this form may be provided to law enforcement agencies and to government and non-government agencies for verification of the data. Access to this information or a certificate may be granted to any person who has adequate reason to obtain it, or who meets the requirements of the access policy.