Births | London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

Register a birth - step by step

Births should be registered in the district in which the birth happened. Registering a birth is free of charge.

By law you must register a baby's birth within 42 days.

Correct a birth certificate

How to correct a mistake on a birth registration

Naming ceremonies

A naming ceremony gives parents the opportunity to gather with family and friends to welcome their child into the family.