Information to be supplied for the registration of a still-birth
If the parents of the child cannot register the still-birth , the following people are qualified to do so ;
• The occupier of the house or hospital where the child was still-born
• A person who was present at the still-birth
• A person who is responsible for the still-born child
• The person who found the still-born child ( where the date / location of birth are unknown .)
Most still-births are registered by the parent ( s ). The Registrar would normally only allow one of the other people listed above to register if the parent ( s ) were unavailable .
What certificates will be issued ?
Still-birth certificate If you wish to purchase a still-birth certificate , this will be arranged when you book your appointment . Certificates cost £ 12.50 each .
Please note that the registrar cannot take payment for certificates during the appointment . These must be ordered in advance if you want to receive them when you attend your appointment .
It is possible to order a certificate after your appointment , by calling 0345 241 2489 .
Any application for a certificate from someone who is not the mother or father / second female parent should be sent to the General Register Office , Certificate Production , PO Box 2 , Southport , PR8 2JD , giving full details of the purpose for which the certificate is required .
Certificate for burial or cremation The Registrar will issue a certificate for burial or cremation . This can be emailed directly to your funeral director , if you have appointed one . The funeral cannot take place until this certificate has been issued .
Certificate of registration This can be used as evidence that the still-birth has been registered . It can be provided on request .
ADVICE AND HELPLINE :
0345 241 2489
Information to be supplied for the registration of a still-birth
for the child
• date and place of still-birth
• the forename ( s ) and surname , if the parents wish to name the still-born child
• sex of the child .
for the father or second female parent ( where this information is to be entered in the register )
• forename ( s ) and surname
• date and place of birth
• occupation at the time of the still-birth or , if not employed at that time , the last occupation .
for the mother
• forename ( s ) and surname
• maiden surname if the mother is , or ever has been , married or in a civil partnership
• date and place of birth
• occupation at the time of the still-birth or , if not employed at that time , the last occupation
• usual address at the date of the still-birth
• date of marriage or civil partnership , if married to the still-born child ’ s father or second female parent at the time of the still-birth
• number of previous children .
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