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Register a still birth

Information about registering a still birth.

When a child is still born, the doctor or midwife who was present at the birth or examined the body will issue a medical certificate of still birth.

Arrangements must then be made to have the medical certificate taken to the Register Office. A still birth must be registered under normal circumstances within 42 days.

You may register a still birth at The register office at The Story.

Contact Registration Service

Email theregisteroffice@durham.gov.uk
Telephone 03000 266 000

Offsite links

Gov.uk: register a stillbirth