You'll need to take the following to your appointment:

• the red book issued to you at the hospital
• your passport, driving licence or birth certificate
• your marriage certificate - if you're married
• deed poll documents - if you've changed your name by deed poll.

You'll need to provide the following details at the appointment:

Details of the baby

• the date, time and place of the birth
• the baby's sex
• the forenames and surname.

Details of the mother

• the mother's full name (and maiden name if married)
• the mother's date and place of birth
• the mother's current occupation
• the mother's address.

Details of the father

• the father's full name
• the father's date and place of birth
• the father's current occupation
• the father's address (if different from the mother's address).