# The Registration of Births and Deaths Regulations 1987, Regulation 3: Preparation of draft particulars

Extent: E+W

(1) Before commencing registration of a birth or death whether or not in the presence of a qualified informant, the registrar shall, except where paragraph (2) applies, prepare a draft of the particulars to be entered in the register, either:—
(a) on an approved form; or
(b) in an approved electronic form.
(2) Before a qualified informant makes a declaration under Regulation 13, 34A, or 42A or a statement under Regulation 17(7)(a) the officer before whom the declaration or statement is to be made shall prepare a draft of the particulars to be entered in the register, either:—
(a) on an approved form; or
(b) in an approved electronic form.
(3) Having prepared a draft of the particulars in accordance with paragraph (1) or (2), ... the officer shall show or read them to the informant and shall correct any error or omission.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/2088/regulation/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/registration-of-births-and-deaths-regulations-1987/regulation-3
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