Search family historical records Australia-wide (some free records, no sign-up) https://www.familysearch.org/en/australia/
Australia, Deaths and Burials 1816-1980 (sign-up required)
Australia, Births and Baptisms, 1792-1981 (sign-up required)
Australia, Marriages, 1810-1980 (sign-up required)
Or by State: Victoria | New South Wales | Northern Territory | Queensland | Western Australia
AI assisted below. Do your own research to verify links etc. Bottom line – there is a record of your born event details independent of a “Birth Certificate” created by the State Registrar of BDM. In Western Australia it is the BIRTH INFORMATION PAPER, Form RG 201 (circa 1960).
Queensland
Birth Records for a Man Born in Queensland, Circa 1960
Birth records in Queensland around 1960 fall under the Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM) registry, with archival support from Queensland State Archives (QSA). Key documents include the official registration entry (searchable online) and the informant-signed Birth Information Paper, typically completed by the mother or father, with potential medical practitioner certification for details like time and place of birth.gov+1
Key Documents Explained
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Birth Registration Entry: Compiled from informant data; available via Queensland BDM’s free online index (familyhistory.bdm.qld.gov.au). Lists name, parents, date, district—public version omits form numbering.[wa.gov]
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Birth Information Paper: Standard form signed by the mother as primary informant. No prominent “Form 1” label on public copies (internal regs reference only); governed by Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages Acts pre-1965 consolidation.[legislation.wa.gov]
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Internal/Archival Variant: Similar to WA’s RG 201, Queensland used departmental codes (e.g., BDM series or hospital prefixes) for processing copies with doctor sign-off—not printed on the informant-facing paper but on retained files.[wa.gov]
Accessing Your Records
Search the Queensland BDM index first for registration details, then order a certificate (paid) via familyhistory.bdm.qld.gov.au. For original informant forms or scans, query Queensland State Archives at archives@archives.qld.gov.au or archivessearch.qld.gov.au using birth year and “birth informant form”—ID required for records under 100 years.gov+1
QLD Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages
The Queensland Government provides free, searchable, online indexes to the following historical records:
- Births 1829 – 100 years ago
- Deaths 1829 – 30 years ago
- Marriages 1829 – 75 years ago
Go to the QLD Registry of BDM and also Search Queensland BDM records
Western Australia
Birth Records in Western Australia, Circa 1960
Birth records from Western Australia around 1960 are primarily managed by the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM) and archived by the State Records Office (SRO). These include the official birth entry (indexed online) and supporting documents like the Birth Information Paper signed by the mother or father as informant, often with doctor certification of key details such as date, time, and place of birth. [wa.gov](https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/state-records-office-of-western-australia/researching-vital-records-family-history)
Key Documents Explained
– Birth Registration Entry: Created from the informant details; accessible via BDM’s Online Index Search Tool (wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-justice/online-index-search-tool). Provides name, parents, date, district—no form number visible publicly. [wa.gov](https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-justice/online-index-search-tool)
– Birth Information Paper: The standard informant form signed by parents (mother typically). Lacks printed “Form No. 1” or similar (internal regulation reference only); used pre-1960 under Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages Act. [legislation.wa.gov](https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/legislation/prod/filestore.nsf/FileURL/mrdoc_4190.htm/$FILE/Registration%20of%20Births%20Deaths%20and%20Marriages%20Act%20Regulations%201963%20-%20%5B00-r0-02%5D.html?OpenElement)
– RG 201 Form: An archival identifier from SRO’s Record Group 201 series, covering BDM operational files. This is your parent-signed, doctor-endorsed document—not the public form, but its internal/departmental counterpart for registry processing. [wa.gov](https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/state-records-office-of-western-australia/researching-vital-records-family-history)
| Document Type | Signed By | Purpose | Where Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth Information Paper | Mother/Father (Informant) | Provide birth details to BDM | BDM/SRO archives[wa.gov] |
| RG 201 Variant | Informant + Doctor | Internal certification/processing | SRO Record Group 201[wa.gov] |
| Official Entry | N/A | Public index record | BDM online index[wa.gov] |
Accessing Your Records
Request a historical birth certificate from BDM (certificates.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au) using registration number from the index. For the physical RG 201 form or scans, contact SRO at archives@wa.gov.au or search Accessing Specifics
Your RG 201 form fits SRO’s archival classification for vital records not in public Form No. series. Search the SRO catalogue (https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/) by “RG 201” + birth year, or request via email with form details for digitised copies.
SRO = State Records Office with “RG 201” and your birth year. Provide ID for privacy-restricted access if under 100 years old. [wa.gov](https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/state-records-office-of-western-australia/researching-vital-records-family-history)
Search Western Australian BDM records
New South Wales
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages
The NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages provides free, searchable, online indexes to:
- Births/baptisms 1788 – 100 years ago
- Marriages 1788 – 50 years ago
- Deaths/burials 1788 – 30 years ago
Northern Territory
NT Registry of Births, deaths and marriages
The NT Registry maintains birth, death, marriage, relationship and change of name records. It also issues certificates and provides information to approved applicants.
Victoria
https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/search-your-family-history
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