Fill in the add the father to your child's birth registration form

Use this application form to add details of your child's father to your child's birth registration and certificate—if your child was born in Queensland and their birth registration only includes their mother's information.

It will take you about 15 minutes to complete this application form.

Step 1—Complete this part online

1. Start by answering the question below.
2. Download and print the filled in application form.

Step 2—Complete this part on paper and submit

3. Have another adult (18 or older) witness both parents' signatures in the declaration section.
4. Gather your proof of ID and supporting documents.
Proof of ID documents must be submitted. When submitting by post, have your documents certified by a Justice of the Peace or another authorised person.
5. Submit the application form to us and pay the fee, either:
1. by post to Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, PO Box 15188, CITY EAST QLD 4002
2. in person at the Brisbane registry customer service centre at Level 32, 180 Ann Street, Brisbane.

1. Can you add your child’s father to your child's birth registration?

   1. Was your child born in Queensland? *

      • Yes
      • No
   2. Are both parents available to sign the application form? * (If you chose 'Yes' above)

      • Yes
      • No
   3. I understand that if the original birth registration stated the father as 'unknown', or a different father was stated but not registered, I may be contacted to provide additional evidence or required to seek a court order to register the father's details.

   4. You may not be eligible

      Generally, both parents must sign the application form. If the other parent is unable to sign, include a statement with your application telling us the reason they haven’t signed.

      I understand that if the original birth registration stated the father as 'unknown', or a different father was stated but not registered, I may be contacted to provide additional evidence or required to seek a court order to register the father's details.
   5. *

      Do you have all the proof you need for identification? * View the proof you will need to provide. (If you chose 'True' above)

      • Yes
      • No
   6. By using this online service and providing an email address and mobile number, we consent to the use of the email addresses and mobile numbers for the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages (RBDM) to provide information and send SMS or email relating to this application. We understand that it is our responsibility to ensure that we have nominated secure email addresses for RBDM to send correspondence to, and acknowledge that it is our responsibility to ensure the security of the information once received.
2. Fill in your application form Fill in the form before downloading and printing it.

   1. Child’s details

      1. *
         Registration conditions

         We understand this application form only adds details related to the father and the parents’ relationship and does not change our child’s details that are shown on their birth certificate—see changing your child’s name before they turn 18 to change their name.

      Name (as shown on birth certificate)

      1. First name *
      2. Middle name(s)
      3. Family name *

      1. Place of birth

         1. Town or city *
         2. State *
         3. Country *
      2. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
   2. Were your child’s parents married or in a civil partnership with each other at the time of your child’s birth? *

      • Yes
      • No
   3. (If you chose ‘Yes’ above)
      Parent's relationship details

      1. Type of relationship *

         • Married
         • Civil partnership
      2. Date of marriage or civil partnership * dd/mm/yyyy
      3. Place of marriage or civil partnership

         1. Town or city *
         2. State *
         3. Country *
   4. Mother’s details

      These details must be as shown on your child's birth certificate and will stay the same.

      1. Place of mother’s birth

         1. Town or city *
         2. State *
         3. Country *
      2. Date of mother’s birth * dd/mm/yyyy
      3. Age in years * At time of your child’s birth.
      4. Mother's name

         1. First name *
         2. Middle name(s)
         3. Family name *
      5. Maiden surname must be completed. The mother's maiden surname is the same as her surname or family name at the time of her birth.
      6. Mother’s maiden surname *
      7. Is the mother of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin? *

         • Yes, Aboriginal origin
         • Yes, Torres Strait Islander origin
         • Both, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin
         • No
      9. Mother’s usual occupation at the time of your child’s birth * For example, lawyer, teacher, home duties.
      Mother's home address
      1. Address line 1 *
      2. Address line 2
      3. Address line 3
      4. 1. Town, city or suburb *
         2. State *
         3. Postcode *
      5. Country *
      6. Contact number * Mobile preferred
      7. Email *
   5. Father’s details to be added

      1. Place of father’s birth

         1. Town or city *
         2. State *
         3. Country *
      2. Date of father’s birth * dd/mm/yyyy
      3. Age in years * At time of your child’s birth.
      4. Father’s name

         1. First name *
         2. Middle name(s)
         3. Family name *
      5. Is the father of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin? *

         • Yes, Aboriginal origin
         • Yes, Torres Strait Islander origin
         • Both, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin
         • No
      6. Father's usual occupation at the time of your child's birth * For example, lawyer, teacher, home duties.
      7. Father’s home address

         1. Address line 1 *
         2. Address line 2
         3. Address line 3
         4. 1. Town, city or suburb *
            2. State *
            3. Postcode *
         5. required Country *
         6. Contact number * Mobile preferred
         7. Email *
   6. Previous children of this relationship

      1. Are there any other children with the same mother and father shown above? *

         • Yes
         • No
      2. (If you chose ‘Yes’ above)
         Previous children

         1. • Enter in order of birth, with the eldest child first.
            • Do not include a child born of the same pregnancy (e.g. a twin).
            • Include legally adopted children.
            • Include children registered through court surrogacy parentage orders.
            
            
            1. Number of previous children * —please select— 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
            2. Child number 1 (oldest)

               1. First name *
               2. Middle name(s)
            3. Child's life status *

               • Child is alive
               • Child has passed away
               • Child was stillborn
            4. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            5. Child number 1 (oldest)

               1. First name *
               2. Middle name(s)
            6. Child's life status *

               • Child is alive
               • Child has passed away
               • Child was stillborn
            7. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            8. Child number 2

               1. First name *
               2. Middle name(s)
            9. Child's life status *

               • Child is alive
               • Child has passed away
               • Child was stillborn
            10. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            11. Child number 1 (oldest)

                1. First name *
                2. Middle name(s)
            12. Child's life status *

                • Child is alive
                • Child has passed away
                • Child was stillborn
            13. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            14. Child number 2

                1. First name *
                2. Middle name(s)
            15. Child's life status *

                • Child is alive
                • Child has passed away
                • Child was stillborn
            16. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            17. Child number 3

                1. First name *
                2. Middle name(s)
            18. Child's life status *

                • Child is alive
                • Child has passed away
                • Child was stillborn
            19. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            20. Child number 1 (oldest)

                1. First name *
                2. Middle name(s)
            21. Child's life status *

                • Child is alive
                • Child has passed away
                • Child was stillborn
            22. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            23. Child number 2

                1. First name *
                2. Middle name(s)
            24. Child's life status *

                • Child is alive
                • Child has passed away
                • Child was stillborn
            25. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            26. Child number 3

                1. First name *
                2. Middle name(s)
            27. Child's life status *

                • Child is alive
                • Child has passed away
                • Child was stillborn
            28. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            29. Child number 4

                1. First name *
                2. Middle name(s)
            30. Child's life status *

                • Child is alive
                • Child has passed away
                • Child was stillborn
            31. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            32. Child number 1 (oldest)

                1. First name *
                2. Middle name(s)
            33. Child's life status *

                • Child is alive
                • Child has passed away
                • Child was stillborn
            34. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            35. Child number 2

                1. First name *
                2. Middle name(s)
            36. Child's life status *

                • Child is alive
                • Child has passed away
                • Child was stillborn
            37. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            38. Child number 3

                1. First name *
                2. Middle name(s)
            39. Child's life status *

                • Child is alive
                • Child has passed away
                • Child was stillborn
            40. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            41. Child number 4

                1. First name *
                2. Middle name(s)
            42. Child's life status *

                • Child is alive
                • Child has passed away
                • Child was stillborn
            43. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            44. Child number 5

                1. First name *
                2. Middle name(s)
            45. Child's life status *

                • Child is alive
                • Child has passed away
                • Child was stillborn
            46. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            47. Child number 1 (oldest)

                1. First name *
                2. Middle name(s)
            48. Child's life status *

                • Child is alive
                • Child has passed away
                • Child was stillborn
            49. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            50. Child number 2

                1. First name *
                2. Middle name(s)
            51. Child's life status *

                • Child is alive
                • Child has passed away
                • Child was stillborn
            52. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            53. Child number 3

                1. First name *
                2. Middle name(s)
            54. Child's life status *

                • Child is alive
                • Child has passed away
                • Child was stillborn
            55. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            56. Child number 4

                1. First name *
                2. Middle name(s)
            57. Child's life status *

                • Child is alive
                • Child has passed away
                • Child was stillborn
            58. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            59. Child number 5

                1. First name *
                2. Middle name(s)
            60. Child's life status *

                • Child is alive
                • Child has passed away
                • Child was stillborn
            61. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            62. Child number 6

                1. First name *
                2. Middle name(s)
            63. Child's life status *

                • Child is alive
                • Child has passed away
                • Child was stillborn
            64. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            65. Child number 1 (oldest)

                1. First name *
                2. Middle name(s)
            66. Child's life status *

                • Child is alive
                • Child has passed away
                • Child was stillborn
            67. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            68. Child number 2

                1. First name *
                2. Middle name(s)
            69. Child's life status *

                • Child is alive
                • Child has passed away
                • Child was stillborn
            70. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            71. Child number 3

                1. First name *
                2. Middle name(s)
            72. Child's life status *

                • Child is alive
                • Child has passed away
                • Child was stillborn
            73. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            74. Child number 4

                1. First name *
                2. Middle name(s)
            75. Child's life status *

                • Child is alive
                • Child has passed away
                • Child was stillborn
            76. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            77. Child number 5

                1. First name *
                2. Middle name(s)
            78. Child's life status *

                • Child is alive
                • Child has passed away
                • Child was stillborn
            79. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            80. Child number 6

                1. First name *
                2. Middle name(s)
            81. Child's life status *

                • Child is alive
                • Child has passed away
                • Child was stillborn
            82. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            83. Child number 7

                1. First name *
                2. Middle name(s)
            84. Child's life status *

                • Child is alive
                • Child has passed away
                • Child was stillborn
            85. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            86. Child number 1 (oldest)

                1. First name *
                2. Middle name(s)
            87. Child's life status *

                • Child is alive
                • Child has passed away
                • Child was stillborn
            88. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            89. Child number 2

                1. First name *
                2. Middle name(s)
            90. Child's life status *

                • Child is alive
                • Child has passed away
                • Child was stillborn
            91. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            92. Child number 3

                1. First name *
                2. Middle name(s)
            93. Child's life status *

                • Child is alive
                • Child has passed away
                • Child was stillborn
            94. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            95. Child number 4

                1. First name *
                2. Middle name(s)
            96. Child's life status *

                • Child is alive
                • Child has passed away
                • Child was stillborn
            97. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            98. Child number 5

                1. First name *
                2. Middle name(s)
            99. Child's life status *

                • Child is alive
                • Child has passed away
                • Child was stillborn
            100. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            101. Child number 6

                 1. First name *
                 2. Middle name(s)
            102. Child's life status *

                 • Child is alive
                 • Child has passed away
                 • Child was stillborn
            103. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            104. Child number 7

                 1. First name *
                 2. Middle name(s)
            105. Child's life status *

                 • Child is alive
                 • Child has passed away
                 • Child was stillborn
            106. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
            107. Child number 8

                 1. First name *
                 2. Middle name(s)
            108. Child's life status *

                 • Child is alive
                 • Child has passed away
                 • Child was stillborn
            109. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
   7. Before I return the application form *

      • I agree that we will have another adult person (18 or older) witness our signatures and return the completed and printed application form, with our certified proof of ID and supporting documents, to the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.

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        Please take the time to look over the details you have provided.

You are not eligible

We can't add the father's details to a birth registered outside of Queensland.

See a list of interstate and overseas registry offices.

You are not eligible

We can't add the father’s details to a birth certificate until you can prove your identity.

Online: our general enquiry form.

By phone: local call* 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or international +61 7 3022 6100 (+10 hours UTC)—phone lines are open Monday–Friday, 8.30am–4.30pm.

*Costs may be higher from mobile phones and interstate.

Privacy notice
The Department of Justice and Attorney-General is collecting your personal information for the purpose of processing your application to add details of the father after registration of birth under the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 2003. The information on this form may be provided to law enforcement agencies and to government and non-government agencies to verify the data. Access to this information or a certificate may be granted to any person who has adequate reason to obtain it, or who meets the requirements of the access policy.