Due to Coronavirus it may be necessary to cancel or reschedule appointments and ceremonies at short notice.
By booking at this time you agree that you understand and accept the risk of late notice cancellations or rescheduling.
In the interest of our staff and other members of the public if you or anyone in your household is feeling unwell, experiencing symptoms of Covid-19 or in isolation, do not attend your ceremony or appointment at Morden Park House.
Face coverings will be encouraged to be worn by all visiting Morden Park House for all appointments.
All those visiting Morden Park House are expected to keep a minimum of 2 metres from our staff at all times.
Where to register
A birth must be registered within 42 days, in the district where the baby was born.
The London Borough of Merton does not have a maternity hospital. If the baby was born in a local hospital please contact the appropriate register office:
To register a birth that occurred in Merton please
contact us to book an appointment at Merton Register Office.
Who should go
It is important that the correct person or people register the birth. This is usually a parent or parents, but please read
Who can register a birth (GOV.UK website) for full details.
What to bring
It is helpful if you can bring your passport or birth certificate and if married your marriage certificate to the birth registration. This is not essential but will help us to ensure your correct details are registered.
Fees for birth certificates
If the event occurred in Merton we can produce copies of certificates for the following fees:
Service |
Cost per certificate | |
Postage - Recorded |
Postage - Special |
Postage - European |
Postage - Worldwide |
|---|
| At registration | £11.00 | | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Standard 5 day | £11.00 | | £2.50 | £8.00 | £10.00 | £11.00 |
24 hour | £35.00 | | £2.50 | £8.00 | £10.00 | £11.00 |
1 hour | £45.00 | | Collection only |
Order a birth certificate
Related websites
See
Registering a birth (GOV.UK website) for more detailed information about the registration process.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm, except for the third Thursday of every month when the office closes at 12.30pm.
Contact us
Merton Register Office
Morden Park House
Morden Park
London Road
Morden
SM4 5QU
Map of Merton Register Office
Email:
register.office@merton.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 8274 5777
Facebook - Merton Register Office
