Registration of a Birth

Welcome to South Ayrshire Registration of Births

Births must be registered within 21 days. If the parents are married to each other, either parent may attend the Registration Office. If the parents are not married to each other normally they should attend together if the father's name is to appear on the birth entry. Further advice can be obtained from any Registration Office.

A birth occurring in Scotland may be registered in any Scottish registration office.

All Registration Offices within South Ayrshire now operate an appointment system for all registration matters. Please telephone the relevant registration office to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.

Fees

There is no fee to register a birth and you will be issued with an abbreviated birth certificate free of charge.

A full birth certificate purchased at the time or within the current year of registration costs £8.50, otherwise the cost is £13.50. Please make cheques payable to 'South Ayrshire Council'.

Naming Ceremonies

South Ayrshire Council can now offer you the opportunity to celebrate your special family event with a Naming Ceremony for your child or children.