How long after birth should a child be registered?

Nowadays, the policy on household registration has been relaxed a lot. Many newborns can be registered after birth as long as they have certain documents and requirements. However, it should be noted that during the process of registering, certain documents need to be worn. These documents can determine whether the registration is successful, and they are held by both husband and wife.

Household register of both parties

To register your child, you need to bring the household registration books of both spouses and copies of the household registration books. This is also to check whether the couple has a household registration, whether the household registration type is non-agricultural or agricultural, and other information. If one of the spouses has a non-agricultural household registration and the other has an agricultural household registration, the child's household registration can be either non-agricultural or agricultural, and the household registration type can be selected.

ID cards of both parties

To register a newborn, both the husband and wife must bring their valid ID cards. The information on the ID cards must be consistent with the household registration information. There must be no difference in age, name, etc., and a copy is required.

Marriage certificate of both parties

To register a newborn baby, one must bring the couple’s marriage certificate. Only children born after the couple’s marriage can be legally registered. A copy of the marriage certificate is also required.

Hospital birth certificate

A birth certificate is required to register a newborn baby. The birth certificate is processed at the hospital where the child is born. The parents' ID cards, marriage certificate, hospitalization list and its copy, and the child's name are required.

Village committee certificate

In some places, in order to register a child, a letter of certification from the village committee is required. The certification should generally state that the two people are in a legal relationship as husband and wife, that they are villagers of the village, and some other information about the child.

Registration method

To register a newborn, you can go to the police station where the child’s father or mother’s place of birth is listed in his or her household registration book, carrying the above documents. The choice can be made now, but the couple must discuss it.

When registering a newborn, you should also pay attention to the time of registration. Generally, it is best to register the child within one month after birth. The requirements vary from place to place, some are one month, some are half a year. If the registration deadline is exceeded, there will be corresponding explanations. This requires consultation with the local police station.