Registering a birth
Where to register a birth
All babies born in South Tyneside, whether at home or in hospital, must be registered in person at the register office within 6 weeks of the birth. You do not need to bring anything with you, but will be asked to provide certain information about the mother, father and baby.
You can do this at the register office in the district where the birth occurred. Alternatively, you can go to any register office in England and Wales and make a declaration of the particulars required for registration purposes.
Once the registration has taken place further birth certificates can be purchased.