Register a birth

Don't miss out on Child Benefit

Information about Child Benefit and how to claim can be found on GOV.UK.

For your first child, this must be printed out, filled in and sent to the Child Benefit Office using the details on the form. If you don't have access to a printer, you can call 0300 200 3100 and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will send you a form in the post.

The form also contains information for the small minority of families who may be eligible for the High-Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC). If you already have a Child Benefit claim, you can add further children by calling HMRC on the number above.

Contact Register Office

Telephone: Click to call 01706 924784

Fax: 0844 963 231

Address: Rochdale Register Office
Number One Riverside
Smith Street
Rochdale OL16 1XU

Opening hours:
Monday–Friday: 9am–4.15pm (on the last Thursday of each month, 10.30am-4.15pm).

Saturday and Sunday: ceremonies only.

You must make an appointment to register births and deaths and give notice of marriage.