By law you must register a baby’s birth within 42 days. The
registration itself will take approximately 20 minutes.
Registering a birth is free. The registrar will give you a short
birth certificate showing the baby’s name, sex and date of birth.
If you are going to apply for a passport for your baby, then you
will need a full certificate which includes the parent’s details.
Please ask for this during the registration so that your
certificate can be given to you there and then.
You will also be given a form showing the baby's NHS number which
should be completed and passed to your GP. If you do not have
an application form for child benefit please ask the
registrar.
Many offices are only open part time and are by appointment
only. You should telephone in advance to make an appointment. This
will reduce the waiting time and make sure you are visiting the
right office.
Registering of births in Ryedale is the responsibility of
North Yorkshire County Council.