We review your details before you request your birth certificate from Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM), so your application isn't held up by avoidable mistakes.
A New Zealand birth certificate is an official record of a birth registered with Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM). It is commonly required for passport applications, school enrolment, identity verification, citizenship applications, and various legal or administrative processes both in New Zealand and overseas.
Tell us the full name, date and place of birth as registered, and who the certificate is for.
We review spelling, dates, and supporting information against BDM's requirements.
We walk you through submitting your request directly to BDM, including delivery options.
BDM processes and posts your certificate directly to the address you provide.
Standard BDM processing takes up to 8 working days, plus postage (approx. 3 weeks within New Zealand, 4 weeks internationally). Government fees are set by BDM and may change without notice.
Generally, the person named on the certificate, their parent or legal guardian, or someone with a lawful reason to request it on their behalf. We'll confirm exactly what BDM requires for your situation.
No. Birth certificates are issued exclusively by Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM). We only review and prepare your request; BDM processes and delivers the certificate.
Errors in names, dates, or details are one of the most common reasons certificate requests are delayed or rejected by BDM. Our review is designed to catch these before you submit.
You can always request your birth certificate directly from BDM for free. Here's what's different when you use our review service.
| Doing It Yourself | Using Our Service | |
|---|---|---|
| Application form | You complete and submit the BDM request without a second check | We review your form before you submit it |
| Eligibility & requirements | You research BDM's exact requirements yourself | We confirm exactly what BDM needs for your situation |
| Common mistakes | Spelling, date or relationship errors often cause delays or rejection | We check these details before submission to avoid delays |
| Cost | BDM government fee only (NZD 35) | BDM fee (NZD 35) + our review fee (NZD 75) = NZD 110 |
| Support | No personal support if something goes wrong | Email support throughout your request |