Father's consent for name on the birth certificate

If the parents are married to each other, then either parent is able to register the birth and include both the mother and the father’s name on the birth certificate. The consent of the other parent is not required.

If parents are not married then the father will need to consent to have his name put on the birth certificate.

The father will need to be present at the registry office to sign the birth register or sign a statutory declaration if he is unable to attend.

If the father refuses to attend or sign a statutory declaration form, then the mother is not able to register his name.

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