Births
Register a birth
Congratulations on the arrival of your new baby. You can now book your birth registration appointment by submitting your details online, to speed up the process.
What you need to know
- You must register the birth within 42 days.
- Registration is by appointment only, at City Hall in Bangor.
- You will receive a free short birth certificate and also have the opportunity to purchase full birth certificates at this appointment.
Before you start completing the online birth registration form
You must have the following details:
- your baby's full name, date and place of birth
- the full names, dates of birth, addresses, contact phone numbers and occupations of the parents being named on the certificate
- an email address to receive your confirmation
It takes approximately 10 minutes to complete the form.
Provided your baby was born in Northern Ireland, you can register the birth at any Registration office within Northern Ireland.
What happens next
- Complete the online registration form, then choose an appointment time.
- You will receive a confirmation email, with details of what to bring with you to that appointment.
- During the appointment the Registrar will confirm all the details you have given and the registration will be completed.
Check spellings carefully. A birth registration is a legal document and is difficult to change once it is signed.
Certificates and fees
| Certificate | Cost |
| Short birth certificate at your appointment | Free (one copy) |
| Full Certificates at your appointment | £8 each |
| Certificates ordered after the Registration has been completed | £15 each |
You can pay by card or cash at your appointment. Certificates can be issued in English, Irish or dual language - English and Irish.
You also get an Infant Registration Form (HS123) to register your baby with a GP.
Can't use the online form?
If you need help or would rather book by phone, call 028 9127 8001, Monday to Thursday, 9am - 5pm, Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm.
Where is my appointment?
Registrar's Office, City Hall, The Castle, Bangor BT20 4BT.
Where is the best place to park?
The best location for parking is in Castle Park, the car park just off Castle Park Road.
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Privacy Notice
You can find out how any personal information you give to Ards and North Down Borough Council's Registrar's office is used and how it will be handled by viewing the General Register Office Northern Ireland (GRONI) privacy notice.
