Add personal details to the donor conception information register
Part of the Donor conception information register topic
People who are donor conceived, donors and their relatives can apply to add details to the donor conception information register.
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In short
You can apply to add or update details on the donor conception information register at any time.
Queensland donor conceived people can add or update details through the online portal.
All other eligible applicants can submit a completed application form by post or in person.
What you should know
Sharing information can help people on the register:
- learn more about each other
- understand the medical history of genetic relatives
- decide if they would like to contact each other.
All information must be reviewed and approved by the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages before it's added to the register.
Information that does not meet requirements will not be shared.
Your information is only shared with eligible people who apply for access, and only with your consent.
You will be notified when someone accesses this information.
Contact choices
You can choose 1 of these options:
- No contact – your contact details are not disclosed.
- Open to contact – you choose an email address to share, and who to share it with.
If you select no contact, others are told they should not try to contact you.
If you change from open to contact to no contact, some people may have already seen your details. They may still contact you.
Information you can add to the register
You can choose what information you share on the register.
This may include:
- personal information
- a short bio or statement
- features such as height or eye colour
- educational background
- work or occupation
- hobbies and interests
- lifestyle information
- reasons you would like to connect with others
- medical information
- medical conditions that may affect genetic relatives
- email address
- you can choose to share your email address with some or all of your connections on the register.
You do not have to:
- add your contact details to the register
- contact anyone on the register
- agree to being contacted by anyone on the register.
If you do not want contact, you can still share other information about yourself.
Privacy tip
If you choose to contact someone through the register, you might want to create a separate email address for these communications. This can give you greater control over your privacy.
Who can add information
| You can add information to the donor conception information register if you: |
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Correct.are a donor conceived person over 16 who was conceived in Queensland |
Correct. are a donor conceived person over 16 who was conceived outside of Queensland |
Correct. are a donor |
Correct.are a parent of a donor conceived person |
Correct.have parental responsibility for a donor conceived person under 16 |
Correct.are a child of a donor, are not donor conceived, and are over 16 |
Correct.are over 16 and a donor conceived person’s
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| Don’t use this service if: |
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| Incorrect. you want donor conception information about a procedure performed outside of Queensland Instead, apply in that state, territory or country. |
How to apply
Choose how to submit your application and follow the steps.
Step 1: Set up your myID
To use the portal, you must sign in using a myID account.
If you do not have an account already, visit:
You must electronically verify 2 Australian ID documents.
Step 2: Submit your application form
After verifying your identity, complete the online application form to access the register.
You may have to upload documents to confirm:
- any change of name (if applicable)
- your relationship to a donor or donor conceived person.
See Supporting evidence for the full information.
We will review it for approval.
Step 3: Get confirmation access is available
Once your application is approved, we will send you an email. Then you will be able to use the donor conception information register.
Step 1: Gather your documents
Proof of identity
You need 3 forms of proof of identification (ID). These must include proof of home address.
See Proof of identity documents.
Supporting evidence
You may have to include documents to confirm:
- any change of name (if applicable)
- your relationship to a donor or donor conceived person.
See Supporting documents for the full information.
Step 2: Certify copies of your documents
You must get copies of your ID documents and supporting documents certified by an authorised person.
See Getting documents certified.
Step 3: Fill in the application form
Download, print and complete the application by hand.
Step 4: Submit your application
Post to
Donor Conception Information Register
PO Box 15188
CITY EAST QLD 4002
Include your:
- completed application form
- certified copies of proof of ID and supporting documents.
Step 5: Receive information
Once your application is approved, donor conception register information will be sent to your address by registered post.
We may contact you by email or phone if we need more information to assess your application.
Step 1: Gather your documents
Proof of identity
You need 3 forms of proof of identification (ID). These must include proof of home address.
See Proof of identity documents.
Supporting evidence
You may have to bring documents to confirm:
- any change of name (if applicable)
- your relationship to a donor or donor conceived person.
See Supporting documents for the full information.
Step 2: Fill in the application form
Download, print and complete the application by hand.
Step 3: Submit your application
Submit your application in person at:
Brisbane registry customer service centre
Level 32, 180 Ann Street, Brisbane
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am–4.30pm.
Closed public holidays.
Bring with you:
- your completed application form
- original proof of ID and supporting documents.
Step 4: Receive information
Once your application is approved, donor conception register information will be sent to your address by registered post.
We may contact you by email or phone if we need more information to assess your application.
How long it takes
Processing times start when you submit the added information.
Standard application: up to 20 business days
Urgent application: not available
How much it costs
Free
Managed by: Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages