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Registering a Birth in Scotland
Who Can Register A Birth? The child's mother or father should register the birth within 21 days. However, a father who is not married to the child's mother can only register a birth and be named on the birth certificate as the father if:
If the child's mother and father are unable to register the birth for reasons of incapacity, the following can register the baby's birth:
Where Do You Register A Birth? The baby's birth should be registered either in the district where the birth took place, or the district where the mother permanently lives. Ask at the hospital for the address of the local registrar, or check the telephone directory under "Registration of Births, Marriages and Deaths". What Evidence Do I Need To Provide? The registrar will require:
If either of these documents are not available, go to the registrar anyway. Do not wait longer than the 21 days required by law. ****************************************************************
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