How to Register a Birth in Hong Kong in 2026 (Office and Booking)
Register a birth in Hong Kong at the Immigration Department's Births and Deaths General Register Office (生死登记总处), located at 3/F, Low Block, Queensway Government Offices, 66 Queensway, Admiralty. Book before you go: the department runs a 24-hour birth registration booking service on (852) 2598 0888, and an online booking page at gov.hk/birthregistration. This follows the Immigration Department's "Contact Us" page and its office address and opening hours page. The information below is general reference only and is not personalised legal or professional advice; for a specific case, go by the department's latest published information or a qualified professional's opinion.
Where do I register a birth in Hong Kong?
Birth registration in Hong Kong is handled by the Immigration Department. The office that lists birth registration among its services is the Births and Deaths General Register Office, on the third floor of the Low Block of the Queensway Government Offices at 66 Queensway — the Admiralty government complex on Hong Kong Island.
The same page lists two other registries, the Hong Kong Island Death Registry (18/F, Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai) and the Kowloon Death Registry (1/F, Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road). Both are death registries, not places to register a birth.
What are the opening hours?
The published hours for the Births and Deaths General Register Office are:
| Day | Hours | Birth registration? |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 8:45 am – 4:45 pm | Yes |
| Saturday | 9:00 am – 11:30 am | Yes |
| Sunday and public holidays | 10:00 am – 12:30 pm | No — death registration only |
Two things worth noticing. The Monday-to-Friday hours run straight through, with no lunch break listed, which is different from the death registries. And the Sunday and public holiday session covers death registration only, so a parent booking a birth registration should aim for a weekday or Saturday morning slot.
One clarification on the same page: from Monday to Saturday, the office handles only death registrations referred by the Coroner. That limits the death counter; it does not affect birth registration.
How do I book an appointment?
- Decide whether you want to book by phone or online.
- To book by phone, call (852) 2598 0888.
- That booking line runs 24 hours.
- To book online, open gov.hk/birthregistration.
- Pick a slot at the Births and Deaths General Register Office.
- Write down the date and time before you hang up or close the page.
The department publishes this booking service specifically for birth registration, so treat booking — rather than turning up — as the normal route.
Which number should I call with questions?
For general enquiries about the Births and Deaths General Register Office, call (852) 2867 2784.
The department also runs a 24-hour general enquiry hotline, (852) 2824 6111. Staff are reachable on it during office hours: Monday to Friday 8:45 am to 5:15 pm, and Saturday 9:00 am to 12:00 noon; the line is closed on Sundays and public holidays. The fax number is (852) 2877 7711 and the email address is enquiry@immd.gov.hk.
The hotline also carries recorded information. On the department's enquiry tips page, the shortcut for "how to register a birth" is 4, 1, 1, and the shortcut for same-day ticket availability at offices is 6, 2 (available during office hours). After choosing a recorded item, pressing * sends the content to your fax machine.
What else does this office handle?
The office is not only for first-time registration. Its listed services also cover:
- registration of births and adoptions
- certified copies of birth, death and adoption records
- searches of birth, death and adoption records
- adding a name to, or changing a child's name in, an existing birth entry
That matters later, because a certified copy of the birth record is the document you will keep coming back for.
What happens in bad weather?
Birth, death and marriage registries are covered by the department's severe weather arrangements.
If a typhoon signal No. 8 or above, or an "extreme conditions" announcement after a super typhoon, is issued outside office hours, these registries stay closed while it is in force. If it is issued during office hours, staff keep serving everyone already in the office. Services normally resume within two hours of the signal being cancelled, but if the signal is cancelled within two hours of closing time, the office does not reopen that day. When resumption would otherwise fall inside a lunch break, service resumes at 2:00 pm.
A black rainstorm warning follows the same pattern: issued outside office hours it suspends service, and issued during office hours the office keeps serving. The department announces the latest arrangements by radio and television.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the birth registration office in Hong Kong?
Birth registration is handled at the Births and Deaths General Register Office, 3/F, Low Block, Queensway Government Offices, 66 Queensway, Admiralty, on Hong Kong Island. The address is published on the Immigration Department's office address and opening hours page.
Is the office open on Saturdays?
Yes. Saturday hours are 9:00 am to 11:30 am, which is a shorter window than the weekday one. Saturday is the only weekend day on which birth registration is available.
Can I register a birth on a Sunday or public holiday?
No. The office lists Sunday and public holiday hours of 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, but those hours are for death registration only. Book a Monday-to-Friday or Saturday slot instead.
How do I book by phone?
Call (852) 2598 0888, the department's 24-hour booking line for birth registration. Choose a date and time, then note it down before you end the call.
Is there an online booking option?
Yes. The department's contact page lists gov.hk/birthregistration as the online booking service for birth registration, alongside the 2598 0888 phone line.
What if a typhoon signal No. 8 is raised on my appointment day?
Birth registries stay closed while signal No. 8 or above, or an "extreme conditions" announcement, is in force, and services normally resume within two hours of cancellation. Check the department's radio and television announcements, then rebook if your slot is affected.
Can I get a certified copy of a birth record at the same office?
Yes. Certified copies of birth, death and adoption records, and searches of those records, are among the listed services of the Births and Deaths General Register Office. So is adding a name to, or changing a child's name in, an existing birth entry.