Registering the birth and/or death of your baby

If your baby was born alive, and subsequently died, you will need to register both the birth and the death of your baby.

If your baby is born after the 24th week of pregnancy

The law requires you to register your baby’s death. If you come from outside Bristol and do not wish to return, please contact the Bristol Registrar as soon as possible to enquire about the possibility of registering at your own local Register Office.

If your baby was stillborn, then one form is required and you will need to register the death within 42 days.

If your baby died after birth, then staff will issue two forms in a pre-addressed envelope. You will then need to register both the birth and the death within 5 days by taking the envelope to the Register Office.

You will receive a form from the Registrar to give to the hospital or to your own funeral director allowing the funeral to proceed.