Register a birth

You must make an appointment to register a birth. Find out how to book and what to bring to the register office.

The law says you must register a birth within 42 days.

Book an appointment

If your baby was born in Leeds, you must make an appointment to register the birth.

Leeds Register Office - Merrion House

Our main register office in Merrion House in Leeds city centre has the most appointment slots and is open for bookings from 8:45am to 3:55pm Monday to Friday, with some availability on Saturdays.

Our location:

Leeds Register Office Merrion House Merrion Way Leeds
LS2 8BB 

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Other register offices in Leeds

You can also book at other register offices in Armley, Dewsbury Road, Moor Allerton, Morley, Rothwell, St George’s (Middleton), Seacroft and Yeadon.

These have reduced availability. Dates and times will be provided when you book online.

Please arrive on time for your appointment. If you are late we will not be able to see you and you will have to make a new appointment.

Book an appointment

To cancel and rebook your appointment call 0113 222 4408 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, except Wednesdays when we're open from 10am) or use the link in your confirmation email.

Babies born outside of Leeds

If your baby was not born in Leeds, you can give details of the birth in Leeds although we are unable to issue birth certificates to you. The details will be sent to the Register Office in the district where the birth took place. You will need to contact them to order certificates.                

Stillbirths and infants who have died

To register a stillbirth or a baby who has died, please call us to make a priority appointment.             

Phone

0113 222 4408(Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, except Wednesdays when we're open from 10am)

Please do not use the online booking form.

You can also find more information on how to
register a stillbirth.
             

Birth certificates: £11 each

There are two types of birth certificate you can buy:                                             

  • the short version which contains the baby's name, sex and date of birth
  • the full version which also includes the place of birth, parents' names, jobs and addresses

Both types of certificate cost £11 each.                                             

A4 card keepsake wallets: £2.50 each

Birth certificates will be given to you in a plain envelope, but you can buy an A4 card keepsake wallet for them instead. They cost £2.50 each.                                             

A4 front cover showing cartoon bear sitting on a yellow moon surrounded by green and yellow stars.

Caption: A4 card keepsake wallet front cover, 22cm wide by 30cm tall.