It can be very daunting to have to face registering a stillbirth. This guidance is available to assist you through the process, but if you would prefer to speak to someone, please contact us on 0345 045 1363.
Stillbirths in England and Wales must normally be registered within 42 days of the stillbirth but cannot be registered more than 3 months after its occurrence. Stillbirth registration began on 1 July 1927 to help protect infant life. It gives parents the opportunity to have their child officially acknowledged and to give him or her names if they wish to. It is also an important source of historical and statistical information.
Changing details on a stillbirth registration
Although each stillbirth registration is an historic record of the facts, if errors are discovered, you are able to change or add details. You should contact the register office where the stillbirth was registered to carry out this process.
The person who provided the original details, or the other parent, should apply for a correction with the original register office.
There is no charge for corrections or re-registrations, but if you would like a new certificate displaying the changes, you will need to buy one.