This information is for carers of children under a Children’s Court order with the child protection program.
Who can register births or apply for birth certificates for child protection clients?
![Yes](https://files.bdm.vic.gov.au/styles/medium/s3/2021-06/tick%20tb_0.png?itok=rI_8rwib)
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) child protection practitioner can.
![No](https://files.bdm.vic.gov.au/styles/medium/s3/2021-06/Cross%20mark%2030pxt.gif?itok=CO_TBZmb)
You can’t – DFFH policy outlines that only a DFFH child protection practitioner can do this.
To get the child’s birth certificate, or register their birth
- Contact the child's DFFH child protection practitioner
- If you can't get in contact with them, escalate it to their supervisor; or
- Contact the local DFFH office (External link) for further help.
Learn more about who can register a birth or apply for birth certificates for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children with the child protection program.