Dear oldbat,
In Australia, birth certificates are issued by the Registrar of
Births, Deaths and Marriages of the relevant state.
For South Australia, the following state authority is competent for
issuing such documents:
Office of Consumer and Business Affairs
Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Office
Level 2, Chesser House
91-97 Grenfell Street
Adelaide SA 5000
GPO Box 1351 Adelaide SA 5001
Phone: +61(0)8-8204-9599
Fax: +61(0)8-8204-9605
E-Mail: applications.bdm@agd.sa.gov.au
Website: http://www.ocba.sa.gov.au/bdm/certificates/apply/index.html
Please note the following important information concerning who may
apply for birth certificates:
"- Reason: Historical/Family History
If you are: Anyone
You are able to obtain birth certificates 75 years old or more for
family history purposes.
- Reason: Family/Personal Reasons
If you are the: Registered person; Spouse; Parent; Children
You are able to obtain the certificate.
If you are the: Brother/Sister or Grandparents
You are not able to obtain the certificate.
If you are the: Non parental legal custodian or guardian
You are able to obtain the certificate but must provide documentary
proof to establish legal custody or guardianship
- Reason: Deceased Estate Matters
If you are the: Executor or administrator; Trustee
You are able to obtain the certificate but must name the testator or
intestate deceased, show evidence of executor status, the need for
certificate and your relationship to the deceased.
- Reason: Other
If you are: Anyone
You are able to obtain the certificate if you have written authority
from the person, or you hold power of attorney for them."
The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Office's website will
inform you in detail about the procedure of application for a birth
certificate and about the fees.
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Hope this helps!
Best regards,
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