Who may request a birth certificate?

the person named on the birth registration
individuals recorded as parents on the birth registration
a legal representative (e.g. guardian, solicitor or legal agent) of the person whose name appears on the birth registration
the spouse of the person whose name appears on the birth registration
an agent, or any other person, on the written authorization of the person concerned or the parents
a person who requires the certificate for use in a court of law, for adoption or for settlement of an estate
an officer of the Crown for official purposes
government departments approved by the Director of Vital Statistics, when required for legal or other legitimate purposes.