Register a birth in the City of London

In order to register a birth you need to book an appointment with the Islington Registrar who handle birth registrations for the City Corporation. 

​The Islington Registrar for births is open Monday to Friday 9am-4.30pm and is located at:

Islington Town Hall
Upper Street
London N1 2UD
020 7527 6350

You may be able to get help with education and childcare costs

Help with costs such as education and childcare may be open to you through the UK Government. More information on the Help with childcare costs web page.

If you are a new parent of a baby/young child, you may be able to get a Healthy Start Digital Card to help you and your child eat healthily. You may also be able to get free Healthy Start Vitamins. More information on the Healthy Eating web page.

Support from our Early Years service

You may be able to access our Early Years service once your child reaches three months old. To find out about Sure Start Children's Centres, the City of London Child and Family Centre, our Family Information Service and directory of offers, and more, visit the Early Years web page.

Parenting resources and support from Early Help

The Early Help service provides children, young people, and families with practical assistance to help them live full and happy lives. They work with children and young people from birth up until they are 18 and their families where there are emerging needs or difficulties. Visit our Family Information Service website for more information.

Being a parent can be very rewarding but it can sometimes also be difficult. For that reason many parents and carers welcome advice or help. The Early Help service have pulled together a list of useful parenting resources that you might find helpful.