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Stillbirths

Laws for registering stillbirths have changed many times over the years. At times, stillborn babies have been registered as a birth, a death, or both.

Year	Registration Process
1935-1969	Stillbirths may be registered as a birth or a death, or both in some instances.
1969 onwards	A stillbirth can only be registered as a birth. A Death Certificate can not be issued.
1970 - 1992	The Registry was prohibited by Legislation from issuing Birth Certificates for stillborn children. However, in some cases an index entry (a partial registration) was made. See below for additional information.
Currently	The Registry is able to register the birth of stillborn children. Birth Certificates are available by completing an Application and paying the normal fee.

Additional Information

In cases where an index entry was made, the Registry is now able to expand these entries to produce a full Birth Registration.
An index item (which may be a partial registration) will only be expanded to a full Birth Registration upon the request of the parents.
The parent(s) should apply for a Standard Birth Certificate in the usual manner. You will then be contacted and may be asked to supply further information.
The Registry is currently able to register stillbirths as birth registrations. These registrations will include a notation of the stillbirth.
The Registry does not register the stillbirth as a death, and therefore cannot issue a Death Certificate.
You may also apply for a Commemorative Birth Certificate (includes a Standard Birth Certificate) for your stillborn child.