Established in 1853, the role of the Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages is to:
- record in perpetuity all births, adoptions, marriages, domestic relationships and deaths occuring in the state of Victoria
- register changes of name for people who were born or reside in Victoria
- provide certificates of the above events to individuals.
The Registry also:
- provides family history resources and products through VicHeritage
- offers a civil marriage service through the Victorian Marriage Registry
- collects and disseminates statistical information to authorised agencies.
Find out about the founding of the Victorian Registry and the vision that continues today.
The Registry's Customer Service Charter embodies our commitment to providing a high level of customer service.
With the rise of identity-related crimes it is important to keep personal details safe and secure at all times.
In addition to the
Births Deaths & Marriages Registration Act 1996, the Registry is subject to a number of other Acts and Regulations.
The Registry's policies, in conjunction with the relevant legislation, govern the day-to-day operations of the Registry.
Find out how many births, marriages or deaths were registered in Victoria each year since 2003.
Read the Registry's archive of news stories.
Find the Registry's contact details and hours of operation.