Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997
- Number
- A1997-112
- Status
- In Force
- Current law
- Regulations & instruments
- Forms
- Point-in-time versions
- Law history
Current version
Notes
- Uncommenced amendments by Statute Law Amendment Act 2025.
- Proposed amendments by Nurse Practitioners Legislation Amendment Bill 2025.
| Effective | Files/Formats | Version | Published | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 November 2025 | HTMLPDFWord | R38 | 3 November 2025 | Republication for amendments by A2024-24 |
Administering Minister and Directorate
- Minister for Human Rights - Justice and Community Safety Directorate
Legislative instruments
Legislative instruments under the Act and its subordinate laws
| Name | Status | Classifier | Type | Under | Effective | Year and No |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Regulation 1998 | None | Subordinate laws | s 70 | 28 March 2025 | SL1998-36 | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment Regulations 2002(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 70 | 12 June 2002 - 13 June 2002 | SL2002-13 | |
| Attorney-General (Determination of Fees and Charges for 2002/2003) 2002 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2002 - 30 June 2003 | DI2002-126 |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Regulations(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 69 | 24 June 1998 | SL1998-19 | |
| ACT Attorney-General (Fees and Charges) Revocation and Determination 2001(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 14 June 2001 - 30 June 2002 | DI2001-105 |
| Attorney General (Determination of Fees and Charges for 2003/2004) 2003 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2003 - 30 June 2004 | DI2003-90 |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration (Fees) Revocation and Determination 2000(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2000 - 30 June 2001 | DI2000-199 |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration (Fees) Determination 1999(Repealed) | Repealed | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 1999 - 30 June 2000 | DI1999-161 | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration (Fees) Revocation and Determination 1998(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 September 1998 - 30 June 1999 | DI1998-206 |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration (Fees) Determination 1998(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 1998 - 31 August 1998 | DI1998-151 |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration (Fees) Determination 1998(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | S 67 | 18 June 1998 - 31 August 1998 | DI1998-116 |
| Attorney-General (Fees) Determination 2004(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2004 - 29 June 2005 | DI2004-106 |
| Attorney General (Fees) Determination 2005(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 30 June 2005 - 30 June 2006 | DI2005-128 |
| Attorney General (Fees) Determination 2006(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2006 - 30 June 2007 | DI2006-141 |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment Regulation 2006 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 70 | 15 August 2006 - 16 August 2006 | SL2006-44 | |
| Attorney General (Fees) Determination 2007(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2007 - 30 June 2008 | DI2007-131 |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment Regulation 2008 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 70 | 12 March 2008 - 13 March 2008 | SL2008-6 | |
| Attorney General (Fees) Determination 2008(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2008 - 30 June 2009 | DI2008-145 |
| Attorney General (Fees) Determination 2009(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2009 - 30 June 2010 | DI2009-116 |
| Attorney General (Fees) Amendment Determination 2009 (No 4)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 16 October 2009 - 17 October 2009 | DI2009-218 |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment Regulation 2009 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 70 | 18 December 2009 - 19 December 2009 | SL2009-58 | |
| Attorney General (Fees) Determination 2010(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2010 - 30 June 2011 | DI2010-107 |
| Attorney General (Fees) Determination 2011(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2011 - 30 June 2012 | DI2011-115 |
| Attorney General (Fees) Determination 2012(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2012 - 11 September 2013 | DI2012-110 |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration (Fees) Determination 2013(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2013 - 30 June 2014 | DI2013-102 |
| Attorney General (Fees) Revocation 2013(Repealed) | Repealed | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2013 - 12 September 2013 | DI2013-132 | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration (Fees) Determination 2014(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2014 - 30 June 2015 | DI2014-118 |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration (Fees) Determination 2015(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2015 - 30 June 2016 | DI2015-123 |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration (Fees) Determination 2016(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2016 - 26 August 2016 | DI2016-82 |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration (Fees) Determination 2016 (No 2)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 27 August 2016 - 30 June 2017 | DI2016-247 |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration (Fees) Determination 2017(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2017 - 30 June 2018 | DI2017-69 |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration (Fees) Determination 2018(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2018 - 30 June 2019 | DI2018-140 |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration (Fees) Determination 2019(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2019 - 30 June 2021 | DI2019-122 |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration (Fees) Determination 2021(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2021 - 30 June 2022 | DI2021-112 |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment Regulation 2021 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 70 | 21 August 2021 - 22 August 2021 | SL2021-20 | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration (Fees) Determination 2022(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 | DI2022-88 |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration (Fees) Determination 2023(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024 | DI2023-147 |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration (Fees) Determination 2024(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025 | DI2024-144 |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration (Fees) Determination 2025 | None | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2025 | DI2025-124 |
Approved forms
Legislative instruments under the Act and its subordinate laws
Notes
- Current forms for this Act are available on the Access Canberra website.
| Form name/number | Status | Description | Category | Under | Effective | Year and No | CategoryAll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 201 BRS (Repealed) | Repealed | Birth registration statement | s 69 | 4 August 2006 - 26 March 2007 | AF2006-232 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 202 ADP (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to declare parentage | s 69 | 4 August 2006 - 26 March 2007 | AF2006-233 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 203 ANM (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to note marriage details | s 69 | 4 August 2006 - 26 March 2007 | AF2006-234 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 204 ACS (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to alter birth register to record change of sex | s 69 | 4 August 2006 - 21 December 2006 | AF2006-235 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 205 MPD (Repealed) | Repealed | Medical practitioner's declaration in support of change of sex | s 69 | 4 August 2006 - 21 December 2006 | AF2006-236 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 208 APP (Repealed) | Repealed | Application for a certificate | s 69 | 4 August 2006 - 21 December 2006 | AF2006-237 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 209 ACR (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to correct a register | s 69 | 4 August 2006 - 21 December 2006 | AF2006-238 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 218 NHB (Repealed) | Repealed | Notification of birth not occurring in a hospital | s 69 | 4 August 2006 - 21 December 2006 | AF2006-244 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 204 ACS (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to alter birth register to record change of sex | s 69 | 22 December 2006 - 26 March 2007 | AF2006-468 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 205 MPD (Repealed) | Repealed | Medical practitioner's declaration in support of change of sex | s 69 | 22 December 2006 - 26 March 2007 | AF2006-469 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 208 APP (Repealed) | Repealed | Application for a certificate | s 69 | 22 December 2006 - 26 March 2007 | AF2006-470 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 209 ACR (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to correct a register | s 69 | 22 December 2006 - 26 March 2007 | AF2006-471 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 218 NHB (Repealed) | Repealed | Notification of birth not occurring in a hospital | s 69 | 22 December 2006 - 26 March 2007 | AF2006-476 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 201 BRS (Repealed) | Repealed | Birth registration statement | s 69 | 27 March 2007 - 16 July 2007 | AF2007-28 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 202 ADP (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to declare parentage | s 69 | 27 March 2007 - 24 July 2007 | AF2007-29 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 203 ANM (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to note marriage details | s 69 | 27 March 2007 - 24 July 2007 | AF2007-30 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 204 ACS (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to alter birth register to record change of sex | s 69 | 27 March 2007 - 24 July 2007 | AF2007-31 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 205 MPD (Repealed) | Repealed | Medical practitioner's declaration in support of change of sex | s 69 | 27 March 2007 - 24 July 2007 | AF2007-32 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 206 CNA (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to register a change of name for an adult | s 69 | 27 March 2007 - 24 July 2007 | AF2007-33 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 207 CNC (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to register a change of name for a child | s 69 | 27 March 2007 - 7 June 2007 | AF2007-34 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 208 APP (Repealed) | Repealed | Application for a certificate | s 69 | 27 March 2007 - 24 July 2007 | AF2007-35 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 209 ACR (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to correct a register | s 69 | 27 March 2007 - 24 July 2007 | AF2007-36 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 218 NHB (Repealed) | Repealed | Notification of birth not occurring in a hospital | s 69 | 27 March 2007 - 24 July 2007 | AF2007-39 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 207 CNC (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to register a change of name for a child | s 69 | 8 June 2007 - 12 July 2007 | AF2007-48 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 201 BRS (Repealed) | Repealed | Birth registration statement | s 69 | 17 July 2007 - 11 December 2007 | AF2007-80 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 207 CNC (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to register a change of name for a child | s 69 | 13 July 2007 - 11 February 2008 | AF2007-81 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 202 ADP (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to declare parentage | s 69 | 25 July 2007 - 6 December 2007 | AF2007-84 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 203 ANM (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to note marriage details | s 69 | 25 July 2007 - 30 June 2008 | AF2007-85 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 204 ACS (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to alter birth register to record change of sex | s 69 | 25 July 2007 - 6 December 2007 | AF2007-86 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 205 MPD (Repealed) | Repealed | Medical practitioner's declaration in support of change of sex | s 69 | 25 July 2007 - 30 June 2008 | AF2007-87 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 206 CNA (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to register a change of name for an adult | s 69 | 25 July 2007 - 6 December 2007 | AF2007-88 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 208 APP (Repealed) | Repealed | Application for a certificate | s 69 | 25 July 2007 - 10 September 2007 | AF2007-89 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 209 ACR (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to correct a register | s 69 | 25 July 2007 - 30 June 2008 | AF2007-90 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 210 DRS (Repealed) | Repealed | Death registration statement | s 69 | 25 July 2007 - 10 September 2007 | AF2007-91 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 218 NHB (Repealed) | Repealed | Notification of birth not occurring in a hospital | s 69 | 25 July 2007 - 4 August 2008 | AF2007-92 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 208 APP (Repealed) | Repealed | Application for a certificate | s 69 | 11 September 2007 - 11 February 2008 | AF2007-111 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 210 DRS (Repealed) | Repealed | Death registration statement | s 69 | 11 September 2007 - 30 June 2008 | AF2007-112 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 201 BRS (Repealed) | Repealed | Birth registration statement | s 69 | 12 December 2007 - 30 June 2008 | AF2007-123 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 202 ADP (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to declare parentage | s 69 | 7 December 2007 - 30 June 2008 | AF2007-124 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 204 ACS (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to alter birth register to record change of sex | s 69 | 7 December 2007 - 30 June 2008 | AF2007-125 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 206 CNA (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to register a change of name for an adult | s 69 | 7 December 2007 - 30 June 2008 | AF2007-126 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 207 CNC (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to register a change of name for a child | s 69 | 12 February 2008 - 30 June 2008 | AF2008-1 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 208 APP (Repealed) | Repealed | Application for a certificate | s 69 | 12 February 2008 - 30 June 2008 | AF2008-2 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 201 BRS (Repealed) | Repealed | Birth registration statement | s 69 | 1 July 2008 - 5 February 2009 | AF2008-54 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997 — Form 202 ADP (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to declare parentage | s 69 | 1 July 2008 - 5 February 2009 | AF2008-62 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 203 ANM (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to note marriage details | s 69 | 1 July 2008 - 5 February 2009 | AF2008-70 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 204 ACS (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to alter birth register to record change of sex | s 69 | 1 July 2008 - 5 February 2009 | AF2008-71 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 205 MPD (Repealed) | Repealed | Medical practitioner's declaration in support of change of sex | s 69 | 1 July 2008 - 5 February 2009 | AF2008-72 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 206 CNA (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to register a change of name for an adult | s 69 | 1 July 2008 - 5 February 2009 | AF2008-73 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 207 CNC (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to register a change of name for a child | s 69 | 1 July 2008 - 5 February 2009 | AF2008-74 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 208 APP (Repealed) | Repealed | Application for a certificate | s 69 | 1 July 2008 - 5 February 2009 | AF2008-75 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 209 ACR (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to correct a register | s 69 | 1 July 2008 - 1 July 2013 | AF2008-76 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 210 DRS (Repealed) | Repealed | Death registration statement | s 69 | 1 July 2008 - 5 February 2009 | AF2008-77 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 218 NHB (Repealed) | Repealed | Notification of birth not occurring in a hospital | s 69 | 5 August 2008 - 5 February 2009 | AF2008-87 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 201 BRS (Repealed) | Repealed | Birth registration statement | s 69 | 6 February 2009 - 2 July 2009 | AF2009-21 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 202 AAP (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to add details of parentage after registration of birth | s 69 | 6 February 2009 - 1 July 2013 | AF2009-22 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 203 ANR (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to note relationship details | s 69 | 6 February 2009 - 1 July 2013 | AF2009-23 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 204 ACS (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to alter birth register to record change of sex | s 69 | 6 February 2009 - 2 July 2009 | AF2009-24 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 205 MPD (Repealed) | Repealed | Medical practitioner's declaration in support of a change of sex | s 69 | 6 February 2009 - 27 May 2010 | AF2009-25 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 206 CNA (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to register a change of name for an adult | s 69 | 6 February 2009 - 2 July 2009 | AF2009-26 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 207 CNC (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to register a change of name of a child | s 69 | 6 February 2009 - 2 July 2009 | AF2009-27 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 208 APP (Repealed) | Repealed | Application for certificate | s 69 | 6 February 2009 - 16 March 2009 | AF2009-28 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 210 DRS (Repealed) | Repealed | Death registration statement | s 69 | 6 February 2009 - 18 April 2011 | AF2009-29 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 218 NHB (Repealed) | Repealed | Notification of birth not occurring in a hospital | s 69 | 6 February 2009 - 1 July 2013 | AF2009-32 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 208 APP (Repealed) | Repealed | Application for certificate | s 69 | 17 March 2009 - 2 July 2009 | AF2009-111 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 206 CNA (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to register a change of name for an adult | s 69 | 3 July 2009 - 1 July 2010 | AF2009-168 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 201 BRS (Repealed) | Repealed | Birth registration statement | s 69 | 3 July 2009 - 1 July 2010 | AF2009-169 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 208 APP (Repealed) | Repealed | Application for certificate | s 69 | 3 July 2009 - 1 July 2010 | AF2009-170 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 204 ACS (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to alter birth register to record change of sex | s 69 | 3 July 2009 - 1 July 2010 | AF2009-172 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 207 CNC (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to register a change of name of a child | s 69 | 3 July 2009 - 1 July 2010 | AF2009-173 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 205-MPD (Repealed) | Repealed | Medical practitioner's declaration in support of a change of sex | s 69 | 28 May 2010 - 1 July 2013 | AF2010-89 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 201-BRS (Repealed) | Repealed | Birth registration statement | s 69 | 2 July 2010 - 15 November 2010 | AF2010-151 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 204-ACS (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to alter birth register to record change of sex | s 69 | 2 July 2010 - 29 July 2010 | AF2010-152 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 206-CNA (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to register a change of name for an adult | s 69 | 2 July 2010 - 8 August 2011 | AF2010-153 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 207-CNC (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to register a change of name for a child | s 69 | 2 July 2010 - 8 August 2011 | AF2010-154 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 208-APP (Repealed) | Repealed | Application for certificate | s 69 | 2 July 2010 - 29 July 2010 | AF2010-155 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 204-ACS (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to alter birth register to record change of sex | s 69 | 30 July 2010 - 18 November 2010 | AF2010-164 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 208-APP (Repealed) | Repealed | Application for certificate | s 69 | 30 July 2010 - 11 August 2011 | AF2010-165 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 204-ACS (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to alter birth register to record change of sex | s 69 | 19 November 2010 - 8 August 2011 | AF2010-96 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 201-BRS (Repealed) | Repealed | Birth registration statement | s 69 | 16 November 2010 - 8 August 2011 | AF2010-97 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 210-DRS (Repealed) | Repealed | Death registration statement | s 69 | 19 April 2011 - 8 August 2011 | AF2011-49 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 201–BRS (Repealed) | Repealed | Birth registration statement | s 69 | 9 August 2011 - 5 July 2012 | AF2011-117 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 204–ACS (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to alter birth register to record change of sex | s 69 | 9 August 2011 - 5 July 2012 | AF2011-118 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 206–CNA (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to register a change of name for an adult | s 69 | 9 August 2011 - 9 July 2012 | AF2011-119 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 207–CNC (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to register a change of name for a child | s 69 | 9 August 2011 - 26 September 2011 | AF2011-120 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 208–APP (Repealed) | Repealed | Application for certificate | s 69 | 12 August 2011 - 9 July 2012 | AF2011-121 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 210–DRS (Repealed) | Repealed | Death registration statement | s 69 | 9 August 2011 - 9 July 2012 | AF2011-122 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 207–CNC (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to register a change of name for a child | s 69 | 27 September 2011 - 9 July 2012 | AF2011-142 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 201-BRS (Repealed) | Repealed | Birth registration statement | s 69 | 6 July 2012 - 1 July 2013 | AF2012-144 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 204–ACS (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to alter birth register to record change of sex | s 69 | 6 July 2012 - 1 July 2013 | AF2012-145 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 206–CNA (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to register a change of name for an adult | s 69 | 10 July 2012 - 1 July 2013 | AF2012-146 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 207-CNC (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to register a change of name for a child | s 69 | 10 July 2012 - 1 July 2013 | AF2012-147 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 208-APP (Repealed) | Repealed | Application for certificate | s 69 | 10 July 2012 - 1 July 2013 | AF2012-148 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 210–DRS (Repealed) | Repealed | Death registration statement | s 69 | 10 July 2012 - 1 July 2013 | AF2012-149 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 218 NHB (Repealed) | Repealed | Notification of birth not occurring in a hospital | s 69 | 2 July 2013 - 25 April 2014 | AF2013-42 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 210–DRS (Repealed) | Repealed | Death registration statement | s 69 | 2 July 2013 - 12 May 2014 | AF2013-45 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 209 ACR (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to correct a register | s 69 | 2 July 2013 - 30 August 2016 | AF2013-52 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 208-APP (Repealed) | Repealed | Application for certificate | s 69 | 2 July 2013 - 3 July 2014 | AF2013-55 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 207-CNC (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to register a change of name for a child | s 69 | 2 July 2013 - 1 April 2014 | AF2013-56 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 206–CNA (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to register a change of name for an adult | s 69 | 2 July 2013 - 1 April 2014 | AF2013-57 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 205-MPD (Repealed) | Repealed | Medical practitioner's declaration in support of a change of sex | s 69 | 2 July 2013 - 25 April 2014 | AF2013-58 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 204–ACS (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to alter birth register to record change of sex | s 69 | 2 July 2013 - 25 April 2014 | AF2013-59 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 203 ANR (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to note relationship details | s 69 | 2 July 2013 - 12 May 2014 | AF2013-60 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 202 AAP (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to add details of parentage after registration of birth | s 69 | 2 July 2013 - 30 August 2016 | AF2013-61 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 201-BRS (Repealed) | Repealed | Birth registration statement | s 69 | 2 July 2013 - 25 April 2014 | AF2013-62 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 201-BRS (Repealed) | Repealed | Birth registration statement | s 69 | 26 April 2014 - 3 July 2014 | AF2014-6 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 204–ACS (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to alter birth register to record change of sex | s 69 | 26 April 2014 - 3 July 2014 | AF2014-7 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 205-MPD (Repealed) | Repealed | Doctor or Psychologist declaration in support of a change of sex | s 69 | 26 April 2014 - 30 August 2016 | AF2014-8 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 218 NHB (Repealed) | Repealed | Notification of birth not occurring in a hospital | s 69 | 26 April 2014 - 30 August 2016 | AF2014-9 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 207-CNC (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to register a change of name for a child | s 69 | 2 April 2014 - 3 July 2014 | AF2014-10 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 206–CNA (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to register a change of name for an adult | s 69 | 2 April 2014 - 3 July 2014 | AF2014-11 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 210–DRS (Repealed) | Repealed | Death registration statement | s 69 | 13 May 2014 - 30 August 2016 | AF2014-23 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 203 ANR (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to note relationship details | s 69 | 13 May 2014 - 3 July 2014 | AF2014-24 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 204–ACS (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to alter birth register to record change of sex | s 69 | 4 July 2014 - 30 August 2016 | AF2014-43 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 207-CNC (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to register a change of name for a child | s 69 | 4 July 2014 - 30 August 2016 | AF2014-44 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 206–CNA (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to register a change of name for an adult | s 69 | 4 July 2014 - 30 August 2016 | AF2014-45 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 201-BRS (Repealed) | Repealed | Birth registration statement | s 69 | 4 July 2014 - 30 August 2016 | AF2014-46 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 203 ANR (Repealed) | Repealed | Application to note relationship details | s 69 | 4 July 2014 - 30 August 2016 | AF2014-47 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 208-APP (Repealed) | Repealed | Application for certificate | s 69 | 4 July 2014 - 16 October 2014 | AF2014-48 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997—Form 208-APP (Repealed) | Repealed | Application for certificate | s 69 | 17 October 2014 - 30 August 2016 | AF2014-125 | ShowInAll | |
| Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997 (Repealed) | Repealed | Form Revocation | s 69 | 30 August 2016 - 31 August 2016 | AF2016-87 | ShowInAll |
Point-in-time versions
| Effective | Files/Formats | Version | Published | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 November 2025 | HTMLPDFWord | R38 | 3 November 2025 | Republication for amendments by A2024-24 |
| 28 March 2025 - 2 November 2025 | HTMLPDFWord | R37 | 28 March 2025 | Republication for amendments by A2024-9 |
| 10 July 2024 - 27 March 2025 | HTMLPDFWord | R36 | 10 July 2024 | Republication for amendments by A2024-31 |
| 29 March 2024 - 9 July 2024 | HTMLPDFWord | R35 | 29 March 2024 | Republication for amendments by A2024-9 |
| 31 December 2021 - 28 March 2024 | HTMLPDFWord | R34 | 31 December 2021 | Republication for amendments by A2021-33 |
| 20 August 2021 - 30 December 2021 | HTMLPDFWord | R33 | 20 August 2021 | Republication for amendments by A2020-40 |
| 6 May 2021 - 19 August 2021 | HTMLPDFWord | R32 | 6 May 2021 | Republication for amendments by A2020-17 |
| 28 February 2020 - 5 May 2021 | HTMLPDFWord | R31 | 28 February 2020 | Republication for expiry of provisions (s 7 (6), (7)) |
| 3 December 2019 - 27 February 2020 | HTMLPDFWord | R30 | 3 December 2019 | Republication for amendments by A2019-31 |
| 14 November 2019 - 2 December 2019 | HTMLPDFWord | R29 | 14 November 2019 | Republication for amendments by A2019-42 |
| 27 February 2019 - 13 November 2019 | HTMLPDFWord | R28 | 27 February 2019 | Republication for amendments by A2019-3 |
| 29 August 2016 - 26 February 2019 | HTMLPDFWord | R27 | 29 August 2016 | Republication for amendments by A2016-7 |
| 27 April 2016 - 28 August 2016 | HTMLPDFWord | R26 | 27 April 2016 | Republication for amendments by A2016-18 |
| 2 March 2016 - 26 April 2016 | HTMLPDFWord | R25 | 2 March 2016 | Republication for amendments by A2016-4 |
| 10 June 2014 - 1 March 2016 | HTMLPDFWord | R24 | 10 June 2014 | Republication for amendments by A2014-18 |
| 26 April 2014 - 9 June 2014 | HTMLPDFWord | R23 | 26 April 2014 | Republication for amendments by A2014-8 |
| 2 April 2014 - 25 April 2014 | HTMLPDFWord | R22 | 2 April 2014 | Republication for amendments by A2014-1 |
| 28 March 2014 - 1 April 2014 | HTMLPDFWord | R21 | 28 March 2014 | Republication for amendments by A2014-6 |
| 7 November 2013 - 27 March 2014 | HTMLPDFWord | R20 (RI) | 24 February 2014 | Reissued because of High Court decision in relation to A2013-39 |
| Never effective | HTMLPDFWord | R20 | 7 November 2013 | Republication for amendments by A2013-39 Never effective because of High Court decision in relation to A2013-39 (see reissued republication) |
| 12 September 2012 - 6 November 2013 | HTMLPDFWord | R19 | 12 September 2012 | Republication for expiry of transitional provision (s 32F) |
| 11 September 2012 - 11 September 2012 | HTMLPDFWord | R18 | 11 September 2012 | Republication for amendments by A2012-40 |
| 12 December 2011 - 10 September 2012 | HTMLPDFWord | R17 | 12 December 2011 | Republication for amendments by A2011-52 |
| 13 September 2011 - 11 December 2011 | HTMLPDFWord | R16 | 13 September 2011 | Republication for amendments by A2011-27 |
| 18 December 2009 - 12 September 2011 | HTMLPDFWord | R15 | 18 December 2009 | Republication for amendments by A2009-57 |
| 19 November 2009 - 17 December 2009 | HTMLPDFWord | R14 | 19 November 2009 | Republication for amendments by A2009-41 |
| 2 February 2009 - 18 November 2009 | HTMLPDFWord | R13 | 2 February 2009 | Republication for amendments by A2008-37 |
| 1 July 2008 - 1 February 2009 | HTMLPDFWord | R12 | 1 July 2008 | Republication for amendments by A2008-5 |
| 19 May 2008 - 30 June 2008 | HTMLPDFWord | R11 | 19 May 2008 | Republication for amendments by A2008-14 |
| 16 November 2006 - 18 May 2008 | HTMLPDFWord | R10 | 16 November 2006 | Republication for amendments by A2006-42 |
| 24 November 2005 - 15 November 2006 | HTMLPDFWord | R9* | 24 November 2005 | Republication for amendments by A2005-54 |
| 7 July 2005 - 23 November 2005 | HTMLPDFWord | R8 | 7 July 2005 | Republication for amendments by A2004-39 |
| 3 June 2005 - 6 July 2005 | HTMLPDFWord | R7 | 3 June 2005 | Republication for commenced expiry |
| 2 June 2005 - 2 June 2005 | HTMLPDFWord | R6 | 2 June 2005 | Republication for amendments by A2005-20 |
| 9 April 2004 - 1 June 2005 | HTMLPDFWord | R5 | 9 April 2004 | Republication for amendments by A2004-15 |
| 22 March 2004 - 8 April 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | R4 | 22 March 2004 | Republication for amendments by A2004-1 |
| 12 September 2001 - 21 March 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | R3 | 12 November 2001 | Republication for amendments by A2001-44 |
| 15 December 2000 - 11 September 2001 | HTMLPDFWord | R2 (RI) | 2 February 2023 | Republication for amendments by A2000-51 Reissued electronic republication of printed version |
| 31 July 1999 - 16 November 2000 | HTMLPDFWord | R1 (RI) | 2 February 2023 | Republication for amendments by A1998-12 Reissued electronic republication of printed version |
| 24 June 1998 | HTMLPDFWord | As notified | 24 December 1997 |
Bill and Explanatory statement
The bill and explanatory statement for this Act are accessed from Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Bill 1997.
Notification statement
The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997 was passed by the Legislative Assembly and was notified in the Gazette on 24 December 1997 (Gaz 1997 No S420).
(Parliamentary Counsel)
Act as notified
| Date notified | Effective | Files/Formats | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 December 1997 | 24 June 1998 | HTMLPDFWord |
Commencement
| Provision | Commencement date | Commencement method |
|---|---|---|
| s 1, s 2 | 24 December 1997 | s 2 (1) |
| remainder | 24 June 1998 | s 2 (3) |
Expiries
| Provision | Expiry date | Expiry method |
|---|---|---|
| s 7 (6), (7) | 27 February 2020 (midnight) | s 7 (7) |
| s 32F | 11 September 2012 (midnight) | s 32F (4) |
| s 36 (2)-(4), s 39 (5)-(7), prev s 54, prev s 55, pt 9 | 2 June 2005 (midnight) | s 36 (4), s 39 (7), s 64A (2) |
Amendments
For section-by-section amendment annotations, see the amendment history in the endnotes in the current version of this law.
| Year and number | Amending law | Amending provision | Commencement date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A2020-17 | Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration (Tissue Donor Acknowledgment) Amendment Act 2020 | s 4 | 6 May 2021 |
| A2020-40 | Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment Act 2020 | ss 4-16 | 20 August 2021 |
| A2019-42 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2019 | sch 3 pt 3.3 | 14 November 2019 |
| A2019-3 | Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment Act 2019 | pt 2 | 27 February 2019 |
| A2019-31 | Sentencing (Drug and Alcohol Treatment Orders) Legislation Amendment Act 2019 | pt 3 | 3 December 2019 |
| A2016-18 | Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2016 | sch 3 pt 3.6 | 27 April 2016 |
| A2016-7 | Justice Legislation Amendment Act 2016 | pt 2 | 29 August 2016 |
| A2016-4 | Crimes (Sentencing and Restorative Justice) Amendment Act 2016 | sch 1 pt 1.3 | 2 March 2016 |
| A2014-18 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2014 | sch 3 pt 3.1 | 10 June 2014 |
| A2014-8 | Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment Act 2014 | ss 4-16 | 26 April 2014 |
| A2014-6 | Corrections and Sentencing Legislation Amendment Act 2014 | pt 2 | 28 March 2014 |
| A2014-1 | Courts Legislation Amendment Act 2014 | pt 3 | 2 April 2014 |
| A2013-39 | Marriage Equality (Same Sex) Act 2013 | sch 2 pt 2.2 | 7 November 2013 |
| A2012-40 | Civil Unions Act 2012 | sch 3 pt 3.4 | 11 September 2012 |
| A2011-52 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2011 (No 3) | sch 3 pt 3.7 | 12 December 2011 |
| A2011-27 | Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2011 (No 2) | sch 1 pt 1.3 | 13 September 2011 |
| A2009-57 | Civil Partnerships Amendment Act 2009 (No 2) | sch 1 | 18 December 2009 |
| A2009-41 | Civil Partnerships Amendment Act 2009 | sch 1 pt 1.1 | 19 November 2009 |
| A2008-37 | ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Legislation Amendment Act 2008 (No 2) | sch 1 pt 1.11 | 2 February 2009 |
| A2008-14 | Civil Partnerships Act 2008 | sch 1 pt 1.3 | 19 May 2008 |
| A2008-5 | Regulatory Services Legislation Amendment Act 2008 | pt 3 | 1 July 2008 |
| A2006-42 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2006 | sch 3 pt 3.1 | 16 November 2006 |
| A2006-22 | Civil Unions Act 2006 | sch 1 pt 1.4 | never commenced |
| A2005-54 | Criminal Code Harmonisation Act 2005 | sch 1 pt 1.8 | 24 November 2005 |
| A2005-20 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2005 | sch 3 pt 3.5 | 2 June 2005 |
| A2004-39 | Health Professionals Legislation Amendment Act 2004 | sch 5 pt 5.2 | 7 July 2005 |
| A2004-15 | Criminal Code (Theft, Fraud, Bribery and Related Offences) Amendment Act 2004 | sch 2 pt 2.8 | 9 April 2004 |
| A2004-1 | Parentage Act 2004 | sch 1 pt 1.4 | 22 March 2004 |
| A2001-44 | Legislation (Consequential Amendments) Act 2001 | pt 35 | 12 September 2001 |
| A2000-51 | Artificial Conception Amendment Act 2000 | s 10 | 17 November 2000 |
| A1998-12 | Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration (Amendment) Act 1998 | ss 4-7 | 24 June 1998 |
| A2021-33 | Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2021 (No 2) | pt 3 | 31 December 2021 |
| A2024-9 | Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment Act 2024 | ss 8-11, ss 13-23, s 25, s 26 | 29 March 2024 |
| A2024-9 | Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment Act 2024 | ss 4-7, s 12, s 24 | 28 March 2025 |
| A2024-24 | Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2024 | sch 3 pt 3.1 | 3 November 2025 |
| A2024-31 | Parentage (Surrogacy) Amendment Act 2024 | sch 1 | 10 July 2024 |
| A2025-29 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 | sch 4 pt 4.15 | commences 6 December 2025 |