Donor Assisted Human Reproduction (DAHR) Re-registration Form (BRR1)

• Published date: 07 May 2021
• Issuer: Department of Social Protection

NOTES FOR THE COMPLETION OF RE-

REGISTRATION OF A DONOR

ASSISTED HUMAN REPRODUCTION

(DAHR) BIRTH FORM

Who can complete and submit this form?

Both parents must complete and sign the form. The parents are the birth mother of the child and the person named as a

parent in the court order.

Do I need to provide the court order with the form?

Yes, you will need to provide a ertified copy of the court order with the completed form.

Can the surname of my child be amended?

Yes. You can choose a different surname which can be either or both surnames of the parents. Both parents must sign

the form.

If both parents do not sign the form the surname of the child will remain as the surname that was given at the initial

registration.

Can we choose a surname that is not one or both of the parents surnames?

This is allowed under certain circumstances. The agreement of the General Register Office (GRO) or the

Superintendent Registrar (SR) is required. The form is available from GRO or at your local civil registration service

office. Contact us at dahr@welfare.ie for more information.

What is a label/title?

A label/title on the birth certificate will indicate the relationship of the parent(s) to the child. The person who gives birth to

the child will already have the label/title "Mother" or "Parent". The mother can choose to retain the current label/Title or

to amend it to "Parent".

Where the other parent is male, he can choose a label of "Father" or " Parent". Where the other parent is female the label

"Parent" will be automatically assigned.

What happens if we do not enter a label/title choice or we do not both sign the form?

The label/title of the birth mother will remain that which was previously registered, and the other parent will be assigned

the label/title of "Parent" regardless of gender.

Why do I need to choose a local civil registration service office?

The consent of the relevant Superintendent Registrar (SR) of the area is required prior to the re-registration. GRO will

obtain this from the relevant SR as part of the processing of your application.

Where can I find my nearest local civil registration service office?

The locations are available www.civilregistrationservice.ie

What happens after the form has been submitted?

GRO will process the form and contact the parents if there are any outstanding issues. The information will be entered in

the registration system for completion at your chosen office.

How will the re-registration be carried out?

GRO will contact you when the birth is ready for re-registration. You will need to attend at your chosen civil registration

office with Photo ID for both parents, the letter form GRO and a certified copy of the court order.

Will it be possible to sign the register?

Yes, it will be possible to record both of the parent signatures on the birth register.

What happens if either parent are unable to sign the register?

You can request an exemption from signing the register. Your local civil registration office will provide you with the

application form. When completed, the form should be submitted to the registrar, and it will be forwarded to GRO for

approval.

Is there a charge

There is no charge for the re-registration process. Hoewever, if you reqluire a copy of the amended birth certificate there

is a charge of €20 per copy.