Birth registration, surrogacy and adoption records

All births in Queensland must be registered and it’s free to do. Complete the online registration or print the forms to register and order a birth certificate.

• For parents and carers—Our Kids Count
• Access to cultural recognition order records
• For community organisations—Our Kids Count
• Birthing Tree (Artii Nganthi) commemorative birth certificate

Learn about how to apply for adoption entry information.

Find out what is involved in adding the biological father to your child’s birth certificate in Queensland.

• Surrogacy laws
• Entering into a surrogacy arrangement
• Costs of surrogacy
• Get a parentage order