Applying for a birth certificate
You can apply for a Queensland birth certificate if you or the person you are applying for were born or adopted (and registered) in Queensland.
An official birth certificate is needed when applying to schools and for other services.
You must register the birth of your child before you can get a birth certificate. We don't automatically send a certificate when a birth is registered. You need to buy one.
Certificate options
There are 2 types of birth certificates and you must choose if sex is shown (or not) when applying:
- official birth certificate—can be used for identification purposes (showing sex is recommended)
- commemorative birth certificate package includes an official birth certificate. When you choose if sex is shown (or not) both certificates will show the same choice.
If you were born or adopted outside of Queensland, contact the interstate or overseas registering authority to get your certificate.
How to apply
Do it online
- Answer the questions—it should take you less than 10 minutes.
- Pay the fee (Mastercard or Visa).
- Review your details.
- Read the email we send you to find out how to finalise your application.
- Have your proof of ID documents certified by a Justice of the Peace or another authorised person.
- Submit your proof of ID by post or in person.
Unable to complete online
If you can’t pay online, you can use the PDF application form:
- Download, print and complete a birth certificate application form.
- Have your proof of ID documents certified by a Justice of the Peace or another authorised person.
- Submit your completed application form along with payment and proof of ID by post or in person.
Contact us
Located at Level 32, 180 Ann Street, Brisbane
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 8.30am–4.30pm
Public holidays: Closed
By phone
Local call* 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or international +61 7 3022 6100 (+10 hours UTC)—phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 8.30am–4.30pm.
*Costs may be higher from mobile phones and interstate.