proof of identity with your first name and surname: for a registration on or before 8 November 2026 one document (passport, birth certificate, deed poll, driving licence, proof of address, Council Tax bill, or marriage or civil partnership certificate); from 9 November 2026 one listed identity document (for example a passport, valid or expired, a current UK driving licence or a birth or adoption certificate) or two secondary documents (for example a utility bill, Council Tax statement, bank statement or P45/P60); the red book may be asked for statement (from 2026-10-28) verified 2026-11-02 fresh https://www.gov.uk/register-birth