Apply for a birth certificate

Important information

  • Apply online for a standard or commemorative certificate for a birth that happened in the NT.
  • You’ll need to provide copies of identification documents as evidence that you are eligible to receive the certificate.
  • Eligible people include the person named on the certificate, parents if the person named is under 18 years, and anyone if the birth happened more than 100 years ago.

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This takes about 10 to 15 minutes.

Payment options

There is a fee. You can pay using a Mastercard or Visa credit or debit card.

Other ways to apply

You may be able to apply in person, by mail or by fax. To find out more, go to the NT Government website.

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