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The location of a birth certificate registration number varies between Australian states and territories. It is usually at the top or bottom of the certificate, often labelled as the Registration Number, and may include letters. If there is a forward slash in the number, include it. Registration numbers are generally 7 digits long. If your certificate has a district number and a district name, use the Western Australian Registration District Codes table for a list of district numbers. For example, for '456/63 in District of Perth', you would enter 0100456 as the registration number.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Location of registration number | Top right corner, next to the date of birth column on the left, or at the bottom |
| Registration number format | 7 digits long, omit any letters |
| Date of registration | Date the birth was registered |
| Year of registration | Year the birth was registered |
| Date printed | Date the birth certificate was printed |
| Certificate number | Same as the number shown on the birth certificate |
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Registration number location on NSW birth certificates
The location of a birth certificate registration number varies between each Australian state and territory. Generally, the registration number is located at either the top or bottom of the certificate.
In New South Wales (NSW), if your certificate has a district number and a district name, use the Western Australian Registration District Codes table for a list of district numbers. For example, with '456/63 in District of Perth' you would enter 0100456 as the registration number: add 2 zeros ('0') in front of the number before the first slash ('/') and add the 2-digit district code for Perth (01) to the front to make up the 7-digit number.
If you were born between 1952 and 1974, your certificate may show a district number. You can enter this in the registration number field.
For NSW birth certificates issued before 1961, refer to the table to find the District Numbers to create the Registration Number required for the DVS. The Districts are listed in alphabetical order.
For Birth Certificates prior to 1961, if the registration number appears like 123456X/YYYY, append a leading zero to the first six numbers to make up the required 7-digit registration number, i.e. 0123456. Where the registration number appears like 1234567X/YYYY, make up the required 7-digit registration number, i.e. 1234567. Where the registration number appears like 1/ 234/56/X, make up the required 7-digit registration number, i.e. 0100234. The single digit before the first slash first needs to be padded to 2 digits with a leading zero. The numeric value between the first and second slash ('/') needs to be padded to 5 digits with leading zeros.
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Registration number location on Victorian birth certificates
The location of the registration number differs on each Australian state's birth certificate. For instance, the registration number for Western Australia birth certificates can be found by using the Western Australian Registration District Codes table for a list of district numbers.
For Victorian birth certificates, the registration number can be found in the top right-hand corner of the certificate. However, since the majority of these certificates were originally handwritten, the registration number may appear in different sections of the certificate. For example, it may appear next to the date of birth column on the left-hand side of the certificate or at the bottom of the certificate next to the Registrar's/Deputy Registrar's signature.
It is important to note that when using a birth certificate as a form of ID in the USI registry system, the registration number must be 7 digits long and any alpha characters should be omitted. Additionally, the state in which the birth was registered must be identified when inputting a birth certificate into the Document Verification Service (DVS).
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Registration number location on Tasmanian birth certificates
The location of the registration number on a birth certificate varies depending on the state or territory of Australia in which the birth was registered.
Tasmanian birth certificates issued from 1970 onwards can be verified through the Document Verification Service (DVS). When entering the registration number, omit any letters. The registration number is usually located in the top right-hand corner, where the number 28 appears. However, as many older birth certificates were handwritten, the registration number could appear in different sections of the certificate, such as next to the date of birth column on the left-hand side or at the bottom of the certificate next to the Registrar's or Deputy Registrar's signature.
Tasmanian birth certificates can be ordered online from Births, Deaths and Marriages, and the status of the order can be tracked with an order reference number. They can also be applied for by post or in person at a service centre.
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Registration number location on WA birth certificates
The location of the registration number on a birth certificate differs depending on the state or territory in which the birth was registered.
WA birth certificates issued from 1929 onwards can be verified through the Document Verification Service (DVS). The registration number on WA birth certificates is typically a 7-digit number, comprising a 2-digit district number followed by a 5-digit registration number. If the district number is less than 2 digits, or the registration number is fewer than 5 digits, place additional zeros in front to make up the remaining characters. For example, if the district number is 1 and the registration number is 123, the 7-digit number would be 0100123.
The registration number would normally appear on the top right-hand corner of the certificate. However, as many older certificates were handwritten, the registration number could appear in different sections, such as next to the date of birth column on the left-hand side or at the bottom of the certificate next to the Registrar's or Deputy Registrar's signature.
WA birth certificates issued before 2007 may have the register number and entry number separated by a slash, with no extra spaces. For example, if the register number is 243 and the entry number is 87, the registration number would be 243/87.
Other State and Territory Birth Certificates
Birth certificates from other states and territories, such as Queensland, Victoria, and Tasmania, can also be verified through the DVS. The location of the registration number on these certificates may differ from WA birth certificates. For example, QLD birth certificates issued from 1 January 1974 onwards can be verified through the DVS, but the year and any slashes must be omitted from the registration number to prevent validation errors.
Additionally, for birth certificates issued before 1961, district numbers may need to be used to create the required 7-digit registration number for the DVS.
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Registration number location on QLD birth certificates
The location of a birth certificate registration number varies between each Australian state and territory. QLD birth certificates issued from 1 January 1974 onwards can be verified through the Document Verification Service (DVS). When submitting a registration number from Queensland, omit the year and the "/" to prevent validation errors.
The registration number would normally appear in the top right-hand corner. However, as many certificates were originally handwritten, the registration number could appear in different sections of the certificate. For example, it may be located next to the date of birth column on the left-hand side or at the bottom of the certificate next to the Registrar's/Deputy Registrar's signature.
If your QLD birth certificate has a district number and a district name, use the Western Australian Registration District Codes table for a list of district numbers. For example, if it says '456/63 in District of Perth', you would enter 0100456 as the registration number. To do this, add two zeros ('0') before the number and in front of the first slash '/' and add the two-digit district code for Perth (01) to make a seven-digit number.
For QLD birth certificates issued before 1961, the following rules apply to create the Registration Number required for the DVS:
- Where the registration number appears like 123456X/YYYY, append a leading zero to the first six numbers to make up the required 7-digit registration number, i.e. 0123456
- Where the registration number appears like 1234567X/YYYY, make up the required 7-digit registration number, i.e. 1234567
- Where the registration number appears like 1/ 234/56/X, make up the required 7-digit registration number, i.e. 0100234
- The single digit before the first slash first needs to be padded to 2 digits with a leading zero
- The numeric value between the first and second slash ("/") needs to be padded to 5 digits with leading zeros
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Frequently asked questions
The registration number is usually located at the top or bottom of the certificate. It may be labelled as the "Registration Number" and may include letters.
Many birth certificates were handwritten, and the registration number could be in different sections of the certificate, such as next to the date of birth column on the left or at the bottom next to the Registrar's signature.
Use the Western Australian Registration District Codes table to find your district number. Add two zeros before the number and the two-digit district code to create a seven-digit registration number.
For birth certificates issued prior to 1961, you can refer to the District Numbers table to create the required Registration Number for the DVS.
Birth certificates from Tasmania (issued from 1970 onwards), Victoria (issued from 1929 onwards), and Western Australia (issued from 1929 onwards) can be verified through the DVS. Omit any letters when entering the registration number.
