Having a child
Automatically maintained group for procedures related to having a child.
GB United Kingdom5 guidesOfficial-source workflowProcedures for Having a child
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Claim Child Benefit after a birth, adoption or when a child comes to live with you, including 2026 rates, backdating, documents and National Insurance credits.
Apply for your child's first British passport, check parental responsibility, documents, identity confirmation, photos, current fees and application routes.
Make and register a parental responsibility agreement for an eligible father, second female parent or step-parent where the required parties agree.
Update your home address with HMRC after moving so your Income Tax, National Insurance, Child Benefit and State Pension records stay current.
Register your baby's birth correctly in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, including deadlines, documents, appointments and birth certificates.