We're now taking requests for the re-registration of births. A re-registration can only take place mainly in 3 circumstances.

1. If the biological parents were not married to, or in a civil partnership with each other when the child was born, and have not married or formed a civil partnership with each other since.
2. If the biological parents have married or formed a civil partnership since the original registration took place, they are required to re-register the birth.
3. On the Authority of the Registrar General - this is where you have been contacted by the General Register Office and they have provided confirmation the child can be re-registered.  You will be given a case reference number which starts with the letter "C".

You must download and complete the relevant form from the GOV.UK website before starting this form.

• Application to re-register a child’s birth and add the natural father's details - form GRO 185 (opens in a new window)
• Application to re-register a birth following marriage or civil partnership of natural parents - Form LA1 (opens in a new window)

If your request does not meet the above criteria, please email our office with information on your circumstances and we'll give advice - registeroffice@lambeth.gov.uk.