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Wednesday, 3 October 2023

Government, citizens and rights

Order a stillbirth certificate

Due to the sensitive nature of stillbirth registrations, only the mother or father of the child is able to apply for a certificate. The parent must be named on the birth certificate to do this. Should the parents be deceased, a brother or sister can apply if they can provide their parents’ dates of death.

How long will it take?

Your certificate is sent within 15 days of receipt of your application.

How to order the certificate

To obtain an application form for a stillbirth certificate, you can either telephone or write to the General Register Office.

Telephone

Please call +44 (0) 300 123 1837, Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 8.00 pm, Saturday 9.00 am to 4.00 pm.

A Welsh helpline service is available on +44 (0) 151 471 4575.

Post

Please write to:

General Register Office
PO Box 2
Southport
Merseyside
PR8 2JD

For Welsh written enquiries:
Y Swyddfa Gofrestru Gyffredinol, Blwch Post 118, Smedley Hydro, Trafalgar Road, Southport, PR8 2GQ

How much does it cost?

The cost of the certificate is £9.25.

For events in Scotland or Northern Ireland

You can contact the relevant General Register Office using the links below.

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