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If you're looking for the certificate number on your Australian birth certificate, its location will depend on when and where your birth was registered. For example, the certificate number on an Australian Capital Territory birth certificate issued on or after 1 May 2002 can be found near the registry seal. On the other hand, the certificate number on a New South Wales birth certificate issued on or after 1 May 2002 is located in the bottom-left corner in small font. If your certificate was issued before 1999, the registration number may be located in the top-right corner, and you can find the certificate number by entering the number after the slash.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Registration number location | Top right corner, next to the date of birth column on the left, or at the bottom next to the Registrar's signature |
| Certificate number location | Bottom left corner, near the registry seal |
| Registration number format | 7 digits, omit any letters |
| Certificate number format | 10 or 11 digits |
| District number format | 2 digits |
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Registration numbers on certificates issued before 1999
The location of the registration number on an Australian birth certificate differs depending on the state and territory, as well as the year the certificate was issued. For Northern Territory (NT) birth certificates issued before 1987, the registration number has a prefix like NT, NN, NNA, NCA, or CA, followed by a number in the format 123/45. Only the numbers after the "/" should be entered when submitting the registration number. For NT birth certificates issued between 1987 and 1999, the registration number has a prefix of B or D, followed by a number in the format 2000/00001.
For Queensland (QLD) birth certificates, omit the year and "/" when submitting the registration number. QLD birth certificates issued from January 1, 1974, onwards can be verified through the Document Verification Service (DVS). For Victoria (VIC) birth certificates, omit any letters when entering the registration number. VIC birth certificates issued from 1929 onwards can be verified through the DVS. For Western Australia (WA) birth certificates, omit any letters when entering the registration number. WA birth certificates issued from 1929 onwards can be verified through the DVS. For South Australia (SA) birth certificates issued from 1944 onwards, and Tasmanian birth certificates issued from 1970 onwards, verification is also possible through the DVS.
The registration number for birth certificates issued in the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s should be entered as a two-digit number for verification. For example, a registration number from the 1940s like 121 book 1 should be entered as 1, and a number from the 1950s like 93/93/21 should be entered as 21.
The registration number is typically found in the top right corner of the certificate, although it may appear in other places, such as next to the date of birth column on the left side or at the bottom next to the Registrar's signature. It's important to note that birth certificates issued before 1999 were often handwritten, so the location of the registration number may vary.
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Registration numbers on certificates issued after 2007
The location of the registration number on Australian birth certificates differs depending on the state and territory, as well as the year of issuance. Here is a breakdown of the information I was able to find regarding registration numbers on certificates issued after 2007:
New South Wales (NSW)
NSW birth certificates issued from 1914 onwards can be verified through the Document Verification Service (DVS). The registration number format for certificates issued between 1987 and 1999 is a prefix of 'B' or 'D' followed by a number in the form of '2000/00001'. Omit any letters when entering the registration number.
Northern Territory (NT)
NT birth certificates issued from 1870 onwards can also be verified through the DVS. The registration number format for certificates issued between 1987 and 1999 is similar to NSW, with a prefix of 'B' or 'D' followed by a number. For pre-1987 certificates, the registration number has a prefix of 'NT', 'NN', 'NNA', 'NCA', 'CA', etc., followed by a number in the form of '123/45'. Only enter the numbers after the '/' when submitting.
Queensland (QLD)
QLD birth certificates issued from 1 January 1974 onwards can be verified through the DVS. Omit the year and the '/' when submitting a registration number from Queensland. For certificates issued in the 1980s, enter only the last group of numbers for verification. For example, if the registration number is '1631/3234/17B', enter '17' for verification.
South Australia (SA)
SA birth certificates issued from 1944 onwards can be verified through the DVS.
Tasmania
Tasmanian birth certificates issued from 1970 onwards can be verified through the DVS.
Victoria
Registration numbers are not listed as mandatory for Victoria. However, certificates are only issued for births registered in this state. If the birth was registered in another state or territory, you must apply for a certificate from that location.
Western Australia (WA)
WA birth certificates issued from 1929 onwards can be verified through the DVS. For certificates with a district number and name, use the Western Australian Registration District Codes table to find the corresponding district code. Combine this with the number before the first slash to create a 7-digit registration number. For example, with '456/63 in District of Perth', enter '0100456' as the registration number.
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Certificate numbers on certificates issued from 2002
The certificate number on Australian birth certificates issued from 1 May 2002 can be found under or near the registry seal. This applies to Australian Capital Territory birth certificates. For Northern Territory birth certificates, the certificate number is shown on certificates issued from 12 July 1999 near the registry seal. For South Australia birth certificates, the certificate number is shown on certificates issued from 1 November 1999 near the registry seal.
It is important to note that the location of the certificate number differs on each state and territory certificate. While the certificate number is mandatory on some certificates, it is not listed as mandatory on Victoria certificates.
When using a birth certificate as a form of ID, it is important to identify the state when inputting the information into the Document Verification Service (DVS). Additionally, the registration number and certificate number are two different numbers. For pre-1987 registration numbers, enter the numbers after the "/" and omit any letters. For Queensland certificates, omit the year and "/" when submitting the registration number.
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Certificate numbers on certificates issued from 2016
The location of the certificate number differs for each Australian state and territory. If your birth certificate was issued in Victoria, the certificate number is not listed as mandatory. However, if you have a birth certificate issued on or after the following dates, you will be required to provide a certificate number, which can be found in small font in the bottom-left corner of your certificate:
- ACT Birth Certificate issued on or from 1 May 2002
- NT Birth Certificate issued on or from 12 July 1999
- SA Birth Certificate issued on or from 1 November 1999
For birth certificates from 1974 onwards, the registration number can be validated. For certificates issued in the 1980s, the registration number should be entered as 17 for verification, excluding any letters. The registration number would normally appear in the top right-hand corner, but as many of these certificates were handwritten, the number could appear in different sections of the certificate. For WA birth certificates, the registration number should be 7 digits long, comprising the district number (the first 2 digits) followed by the registration number (the remaining 5 digits).
If you were born in Australia and cannot find your birth certificate, you will need to contact the State or Territory Registry of Birth, Death, and Marriages to enquire about a late registry of birth.
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Registration numbers on certificates issued before 2001
The location of a birth certificate registration number varies between states and territories in Australia. Generally, the registration number can be found at the top or bottom of the certificate and is often labelled as the "Registration Number". It may also include letters and a forward slash (/).
For birth certificates issued before 26 November 2001, the registration number may include a district number or district name. For instance, if your certificate has a district number 1/234/56/X, the registration number would be 0100234, where '1' is the district number and '234' is the registration number. To make up the 7-digit number, add a zero '0' in front of the number before the first slash '/', and add 2 zeros in front of the number before the second slash '/'.
For certificates issued before 1999, the registration number is the number after the slash '/'. For example, if the registration number appears as 123456X/YYYY, the 7-digit registration number would be 0123456.
Pre-1987 registration numbers have a prefix of NT, NN, NNA, NCA, CA, etc., followed by a number in the form of 123/45. Only enter the numbers after the slash when inputting the registration number.
The district number and registration number can be combined to form the overall registration number. For example, if the district number is 1 and the registration number is 123, the overall registration number would be 0100123.
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Frequently asked questions
The certificate number on an Australian birth certificate is usually located in the bottom-left corner of the certificate, in small font. It is typically an 11-digit number found near the registrar's name or the registry seal.
No, these are two different numbers. The registration number is usually found in the top right corner of the certificate, but it may also appear in other sections, such as next to the date of birth column or at the bottom next to the Registrar's/Deputy Registrar's signature.
Certificate numbers are not listed as mandatory for some states, such as Victoria. If you cannot find the certificate number, it may be that your state does not require it. However, if you need to provide a certificate number for identification purposes and it is not on your birth certificate, you may need to contact the relevant authorities for guidance.
