Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages

Information from the Victorian birth registers is provided by the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages as certificates.

Keeping registers for recording in perpetuity the births, deaths, marriages and adoptions of people in Victoria.
Providing a legal basis for people who were born or reside in Victoria to change their name.
Providing certificates of the above events to individuals.
Collecting and disseminating statistical data for Government and other organisations.
Providing VicHeritage family history products and services.
The Registry also performs civil marriages.

Apply for a birth certificate online - Download the Standard Birth Certificate/Change of Name Certificate Application Form or Commemorative Birth Certificate Application Form