Queensland births, deaths and marriages data
Part of the Data and statistics topic
Organisations and researchers can apply to access Queensland data and information.
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In short
You can use this service to:
- confirm Queensland life events
- match or cleanse databases
- conduct research and analysis.
See How to apply for Queensland data for the full application process.
What you should know
Organisations and researchers can request Queensland life event data from the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages (RBDM) as a one-off or on a regular basis.
RBDM review all data applications with consideration of RBDM information access policy.
Who can use this service
You can use this service if you are:
- applying on behalf of an organisation
- an institutional researcher
- an educational researcher.
Don’t use this service if you:
- are looking for Queensland statistical life event information
Instead, go to statistics on births, deaths and marriages in Queensland. - are looking for data from another state or territory
Instead, apply in that state or territory. - are looking for national data
Instead, apply for national death data. - want to notify multiple organisations of a death within Australia
Instead, visit Australian Death Notification Service. - are researching a family tree and the event took place in Queensland
Instead, search our family history research service. - are looking for Australian causes of death statistics
Instead, visit Australian Bureau of Statistics.
How to apply for Queensland data
Fill in the online request form
Tell us what need so we can check which data services we can offer you.
The details you provide help RBDM understand your needs. RBDM will check if you can access Queensland data and will contact you to talk about:
- the best service for you
- how to apply
- how much the service will cost
- ethical approval, if required.
To access Queensland data you must:
- agree to use it for the public good, like research that helps the community or updating organisation records
- follow Australian privacy laws when managing the data.
How long it takes
Processing times start from when we receive your request.
We will contact you: within 10 business days.
Allow extra time for public holidays.