www.bdm.vic.gov.au Open in urlscan Pro
54.206.180.142  Public Scan

Form analysis
1 forms found in the DOM

GET /search

<form action="/search" method="get" id="views-exposed-form-djr-advanced-search-search-results" accept-charset="UTF-8">
  <div class="form--inline form-inline clearfix">
    <div class="row form-item js-form-item form-type-textfield js-form-type-textfield form-item-query js-form-item-query form-group">
      <label data-form-name="views_exposed_form" for="edit-query" class="control-label">Search</label>
      <input data-form-name="views_exposed_form" data-drupal-selector="edit-query" class="form-text form-control" type="text" id="edit-query" name="query" value="" size="30" maxlength="128">
    </div>
    <div data-form-name="views_exposed_form" data-drupal-selector="edit-actions" class="form-actions form-group js-form-wrapper form-wrapper" id="edit-actions"><button data-drupal-selector="edit-submit-djr-advanced-search"
        class="button js-form-submit form-submit btn-primary btn icon-before" type="submit" id="edit-submit-djr-advanced-search" value="Search"><span class="icon glyphicon glyphicon-search" aria-hidden="true"></span> Search</button></div>
  </div>
</form>

Text Content

Skip to main content


UTILITY

 * My items (External link)
 * Service partners
 * Contact us
 * Languages

Search
Search
Menu
 * Births 
   
   
   BIRTHS
   
    * Get a birth certificate
    * Register a birth
    * Naming your child
    * Donor-conceived births
    * Stillbirth and pregnancy loss
    * Adoptions
    * Get an integrated birth certificate
    * Surrogacy

 * Marriages and relationships 
   
   
   MARRIAGES AND RELATIONSHIPS
   
    * Getting married in Victoria
    * Victorian Marriage Registry
    * Overseas marriages
    * Get a marriage certificate
    * Register a domestic relationship
    * Revoke a relationship
    * Get a relationship certificate
    * Get a single status certificate
    * Divorce
    * Register a caring relationship

 * Deaths 
   
   
   DEATHS
   
    * Get a death certificate
    * Register a death
    * Grief support

 * Changes and corrections 
   
   
   CHANGES AND CORRECTIONS
   
    * Correct a birth certificate
    * Correct a marriage certificate
    * Correct a death certificate
    * Correct a change of name certificate
    * Changing your name after marriage, separation or divorce
    * Change a name
    * Change a record of sex
    * Correct a relationship certificate
    * Get a change of name certificate

 * Research and family history 
   
   
   RESEARCH AND FAMILY HISTORY
   
    * Search your family history
    * Research and data services
    * Apply for registry data

 * Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander services 
   
   
   ABORIGINAL AND/OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER SERVICES
   
    * Birth registration and birth certificates
    * Access our Aboriginal services
    * Strong identity, strong spirit program
    * Identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander




RECOGNISING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF LIFE EVENTS




I WANT TO ...

 * Get a birth certificate
 * Register a birth
 * Proving your identity
 * Victorian Marriage Registry

 

We are:

Open online

Open by email

Contact Centre: open 8am to 4pm

Most Justice Service Centres (External link) open for some BDM services

Find out more about contacting us.

The Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria has been recording
significant life events for Victorians since 1853. Learn more About us and the
History of the Registry.


WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY CERTIFICATE?

When you apply for a certificate or registration, we email you details of
documents you need to provide. We can’t start processing until we’ve received
them.

Once you’ve provided the documents, check our certificate turnaround times.


KEY SERVICES

Proving your identity



PROVING YOUR IDENTITY

We deal with personal information on a daily basis. That's why when you apply
for any of our services, we ask you to prove your identity.

Our services



OUR SERVICES

Apply online: it's the most convenient way to apply for a certificate or
register a life event.


SUPPORTING INFORMATION

Get an integrated birth certificate



GET AN INTEGRATED BIRTH CERTIFICATE

For the first time, a person who was born in, and their adoption registered in
Victoria can apply for an integrated birth certificate. This is a legal birth
certificate that includes information about an adopted person, at birth and
after adoption; their natural parents (where records are available); and their
adoptive parents.

Victorian Marriage Registry



VICTORIAN MARRIAGE REGISTRY

The Victorian Marriage Registry is the largest provider of wedding ceremonies in
Victoria. We host weddings for couples living in or visiting Melbourne for their
special day. We deliver effortless, intimate and memorable ceremonies. Our
celebrants are among Australia’s most experienced.

Search your family history



SEARCH YOUR FAMILY HISTORY

Records of births, marriages and deaths can provide unique insight into your
family history and identity.

Commemorative birth certificates


COMMEMORATIVE BIRTH CERTIFICATES

Celebrate your child's birth in a unique and lasting way with a commemorative
certificate designed by a local artist. Order one at the same time as you order
your legal birth certificate.

Popular baby names in Victoria



POPULAR BABY NAMES IN VICTORIA

View the most popular baby names in Victoria.

Early pregnancy loss commemorative certificate



EARLY PREGNANCY LOSS COMMEMORATIVE CERTIFICATE

A beautiful commemorative certificate recognises the significance of early
pregnancy loss. Now available.


SERVICES AND INFORMATION

About us
Adoptions
Births
Certificate turnaround times
Change of name
Change of sex
Complaints and compliments
Deaths
Family history
Fees
Koori services
Marriages
Postage
Proof of identity
Relationships
Translations - in your language
Victorian Marriage Registry


LEGISLATION, POLICIES AND PRACTICES

All policies
Access to Registry records
Customer service charter
Deceased indicator on birth certificates
Feedback and complaints practice
Name disputes
Naming restrictions
Privacy policy
Protect your identity
Translated documents

The department acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the
Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their
Elders, past and present.


FOOTER

 * Site map
 * Copyright
 * Privacy
 * Disclaimer
 * Accessibility
 * In your language

Reviewed 09/05/2024 © 2024 State of Victoria, Australia