Search for birth records
Search for birth records by supplying the date of birth, surname and at least the first forename of the child.
Request
GET https://api.lev.homeoffice.gov.uk/api/v0/events/birth
Query parameters
| Parameter name | Value | Description | Additional |
|---|---|---|---|
| forenames | string | The child's forenames. The first name must be provided but middlenames are optional. |
Required |
| lastname | string | The child's surname. |
Required |
| dateofbirth | date | The child's date of birth in international format. |
Required |
Authorisation
This request requires the use of one of following authorisation methods:
OAuth2.
Response
The following HTTP status codes may be returned, optionally with a response resource.
| Status code | Description | Resource |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | OK successful operation |
Birth record (v0) |
| default | Bad request |
Error |