How to make a birth registration appointment
Important: Proof of Identity Required
From 9 November 2026, all customers attending a registration appointment must provide proof of identity to the Registration Officer. For a full list of acceptable ID please refer to the GOV.UK website for identity requirements.
If you do not provide the required identification, we will be unable to conduct your appointment. If you are unable to provide ID, please contact the team on 0300 111 8001
You must register your baby’s birth within 42 days.
Book Online
You can book your appointment online:
Book a birth registration appointment
Contact Us
If you need help or prefer to book by phone or email, you can contact your local registration office:
Email your local office:
- Burton - burton.registrationoffice@staffordshire.gov.uk
- Cannock - cannock.registrationoffice@staffordshire.gov.uk
- Lichfield - lichfield.registrationoffice@staffordshire.gov.uk
- Newcastle-under-Lyme - newcastle-under-lyme.registrationoffice@staffordshire.gov.uk
- Stafford - stafford.registrationoffice@staffordshire.gov.uk
Call us: 0300 111 8001
Minicom (for deaf or hard of hearing): 01785 276207
You can find addresses for each office on the Registration Office pages.
