Registering a stillbirth

The process for registering a stillbirth is identical to registering a birth.

  • A stillbirth must be registered with an official registrar of births, deaths and marriages within 21 days (a short extension can be made in exceptional circumstances).

  • You should receive a card or information sheet from the hospital with details of your baby’s stillbirth, including the time and the location. You should bring this with you to the registration office.

  • Parents may now register the birth of their child at any registration office in Scotland.

  • You should also bring along your marriage certificate if applicable.

The people who can register the stillbirth of a baby are:

  • If the parents are married to each other, either the mother or the father can register the stillbirth

  • If the parents are unmarried only the mother can register the stillbirth

  • If the parents are unmarried and wish the fathers name to be included on the register and birth certificate, both must attend the registration office.

  • Under exceptional circumstances a relative could register the birth, but you will need to contact the registrar for advice.

The Registration Service is based at;

Council Headquarters
Eastwood Park
Rouken Glen Road
East Renfrewshire
G46 6UG

Telephone: 0141 577 3120/1
Fax: 0141 577 3100

Barrhead Registration Office
13 Lowndes St
Barrhead
East Renfrewshire
G78 2QX

Telephone: 0141 577 3551/2
Fax: 0141 577 3553

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday 9am - 4.15pm
Friday 9am - 3.30pm