Birth - stillbirths - registering

Every still-birth in England or Wales must be registered in the district in which it takes place, normally within 42 days. Following registration a certificate will be issued.

A stillborn child can be registered at Gentleman’s Row on a walk-in basis if the stillbirth occurred in the Enfield district. No appointment is necessary. Waiting times to see a registrar vary from day to day and it would help us if either of the parents notified us that they are intending to come down to Gentleman’s Row so that we can ensure a Registrar is available to see them upon their arrival.

The informant must give the Registrar the medical certificate of stillbirth supplied by the midwife or by the hospital where the stillbirth occurred. The certificate must be duly completed in full before the registration can take place and the doctor or midwife’s signature and qualification must be clearly visible on the certificate.

As a stillbirth is a very delicate area and can cause extreme distress to the parents, all enquires should be passed to the Register Office for further information on how to register.

Eligibility
• The informant must be the natural mother or natural father of the child.
• If the father is not married to the child’s mother, he cannot register without the mother being present.

Required Customer Information
If possible the following documents would be helpful at the time of registration
• Passport;
• Marriage certificate;
• IND papers/card;
• Birth certificate of parents; and
• Evidence of address of parents

Service Level Agreement and Turnaround
The registration service aims to offer the ability to register a stillbirth on the day a request is made. Bereaved parent’s seen immediately upon arrival.

More information about this service

Contact Us

Frequently asked questions

Address:
The Register Office
1 Gentleman’s Row
Enfield
EN2 6PS
Map

Telephone:
020 8379 8501

Fax:
020 8379 8562

Opening Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30am-4.30pm

Thursday 10.30am-4.30pm

There are no registrations between:
12:30pm to 1:30pm

Last registration taken at
3:30pm

Useful Links

Register Office Price List

Home Office – General Register Office

Child Death Helpline

Bereavement Advice Centre