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The father, mother, neighbor, or other person present at the birth must register a birth within 42 days. The 1874 act imposed a fee for late registration (43 days to 6 months). This penalty may have persuaded some parents to "adjust" their child's birth date to avoid paying the fee. After six months the birth could not be registered. | The father, mother, neighbor, or other person present at the birth must register a birth within 42 days. The 1874 act imposed a fee for late registration (43 days to 6 months). This penalty may have persuaded some parents to "adjust" their child's birth date to avoid paying the fee. After six months the birth could not be registered. | ||
*'''1837-2005''' - [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10442/england-wales-birth-index-1837-2005?s=275764761 England & Wales, Birth Index, 1837-2005] at MyHeritage.com - index & images | *'''1837-2005''' - [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10442/england-wales-birth-index-1837-2005?s=275764761 England & Wales, Birth Index, 1837-2005] at MyHeritage.com - index & images ($) | ||
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