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Documents and information needed to register a stillbirth

You'll need to provide information about the baby, the mother and father to register a stillbirth.

Information about the baby

You will need to bring a certificate from the doctor or midwife to the Register Office. The registrar will also need:

  • the date and place of the stillbirth
  • the full names and surname if the baby is to be given a name
  • the sex of the baby

Information about the mother

The registrar will need the following information about the mother:

  • full names and surname, including maiden name if applicable
  • date and place of birth
  • occupation or, if not currently employed, any previous occupation
  • usual address
  • date of marriage, if married to the baby’s father
  • number of previous children

Information about the father

The registrar will need the following information about the father:

  • full names and surname
  • date and place of birth
  • occupation or, if not currently employed, any previous occupation
  • usual address