Register lifeless child

From February 3, 2019, it will be possible to register children born lifeless (stillborn children) in the Basic Registration of PersonsBRP) with retroactive effect. Previously lifeless children can then also be included in the BRP. This is not mandatory.

You submit a request for registration to the municipality. With this registration, your lifeless baby is visible to you via MijnOverheid.nl and on an extract from the BRP.

  • Besides yourself, only the registrar can view this registration. Other government agencies do not receive data about your lifeless child.
  • If you moved abroad after the birth of your child, make your request in the last Dutch municipality where you were registered.

Baby lived for a short time

Did your baby live for a short time after delivery, but died before the birth registration? If so, a birth certificate is first drawn up in the municipality where your child was born. Then a death certificate is drawn up in the municipality where your child died. Your child is then registered in the BRP and is visible via MijnOverheid.nl and on an extract from the BRP.

What should I do?

  • You can make the request if you lived in the Netherlands at the time of the birth and were registered in the Basic Registration of PersonsBRP).
  • It does not matter when your baby was born or how long the pregnancy lasted (this includes miscarriage).
  • You can register your child in the BRP only for yourself. Because it is a very personal situation, you cannot do this on behalf of the other parent.
  • Besides yourself, only the registrar can view this registration. Other government agencies do not receive any information about your lifeless baby.

What do I need?

  • A valid ID.
  • A certificate of birth (lifeless) or a certificate of child born lifeless*.

* Do you not yet have the certificate and was your child born in Voorne aan Zee? Then the deed can be drawn up during the appointment registration lifeless child. Was your child not born in Voorne aan Zee? Then you must have the certificate drawn up in the municipality where your child was born.

Was your baby born abroad?

Then take supplementary:

  • Documents of birth, such as a deed prepared abroad stating that your baby was born lifeless.
  • Is it difficult for you to get these documents? If so, please report this to the municipality. Because this is a very personal situation, the rules are handled leniently and understandingly. You can then make a declaration about the birth of your baby at the municipality.

Make an appointment

You can make a Make an appointment appointment with the civil affairs department by calling 14 0181. 

Costs

DescriptionCosts
Register lifeless childfree

How long does it take?

Within 4 weeks after you submit the request, we will send you a letter confirming the registration.

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