Registering a Stillbirth
Registering a Still Birth
Why register a stillbirth?
By law all stillbirths occurring in
What do you need in order to register?
The person registering the stillbirth must go to the
Who can register a stillbirth?
· the mother of the baby
· the father of the baby
· any aunt, uncle, grandfather and grandmother of the baby who has knowledge of the stillbirth. the occupier of the premises where the stillbirth occurred i.e. governor, matron etc. or a person present at the stillbirth.
What details are required?
Full name and surname of the baby, date and place of stillbirth, usual address, and full names and occupations of the mother and father Please note that a registration cannot be easily changed once completed
Where can the stillbirth be registered?
With effect from the 3rd October 2011 a stillbirth that occurs in
What will the Registrar give you.
A free copy of the Stillbirth Registration.
A Form 309 for burial purposes.
