Child
- Date and place of birth. If the birth is one of twins, triplets, etc., the time of each child's birth will be needed.
- Sex of the child.
- The forename(s) and surname in which it is intended that the child will be brought up.
Mother
- Forename(s) and surname.
- Maiden surname if the mother is, or has been, married.
- Date and place of birth.
- Occupation at the time of the child's birth, or if not employed at that time, the last or usual occupation.
- Usual address at the date of the birth.
Father (where this information is to be entered in the register)
- Forename(s) and surname.
- Date and place of birth.
- Occupation at the time of the child's birth, or if not employed at that time, the last or usual occupation.
- Usual address at the date of the birth.
It is most important that the information recorded in the birth register is correct. The person registering the birth must check the information being recorded in the register is accurate, before signing the entry. A fee is payable to amend any information in a registration.
If you need more information, contact: Calderdale Register Office.