Order a birth certificate
New Zealand birth certificates are a record of birth. You can order a birth certificate online. It costs $33 for a standard certificate.
Order online — new or replacement
You can order online for a person born within the last 100 years.
Order a birth certificate online
If you’re adopted and need your original birth certificate, you have to complete a different form.
What it costs
When you’ll get it
Most people get their certificates in 1 to 2 weeks.
Check this page for regularly updated timeframes:
Other ways to order
Changes to your birth certificate
Utility links and page information
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