Where to register a birth

Babies born in Portsmouth can be registered at the following locations.

Once you have given birth, speak to your midwife who will be able to book you an appointment to see the Registrar on the ward at QA hospital before you leave the hospital or when you return for your baby’s check-up appointment. You will be able to order birth certificates on line following the registration.

Call 023 9282 9041 or email us to arrange an appointment see a Registrar at Portsmouth Register Office, Milldam House, Burnaby Road, Portsmouth, PO1 3AF. Your certificates can be purchased at the same time.

You may book an appointment to go to the Register Office in Fareham, Havant, Gosport or Petersfield. The birth can be registered there and your certificates issued at the same time. Call 0300 555 1392 to book an appointment.

You may give all the required information and show the required identification at any Register Office in England and Wales. Your documentation will be verified and returned to you. The information you give will be sent to the Portsmouth Register Office to complete the registration. We will notify you when the registration is complete and you can then order certificates on line.