Register a stillborn baby

Changes to registration services: Registration services will move to an electronic system from 9 November 2026. You will no longer need to sign a paper register when registering a stillbirth. Instead, you'll make a verbal declaration. Phone and online registrations are planned for early 2027.

By law, a stillborn child is a child born after the 24th week of pregnancy who did not breathe or show any sign of life at any time after birth.

When a child is stillborn, the doctor or midwife who was present at the birth will issue a medical certificate of stillbirth. This will be emailed to the register office with the next of kin's contact details.

To register a stillbirth in Walsall borough, phone the register office for an appointment.

There is no charge for the registration but there is a fee if you want a certificate. Only the child's parents (as named in the registration) can apply for a certificate.

You can find further information on registering a stillbirth on GOV.UK. (opens in new tab)

If your pregnancy ends before 24 weeks, you can get a certificate in memory of your baby. Request a baby loss certificate (opens in new tab).