Stillborn child, declaration
Explanation
Born lifeless, pregnancy 24 weeks or longer
If your child is born lifeless after a pregnancy of 24 weeks or longer, you must file a declaration.
Born lifeless, pregnancy less than 24 weeks
If your child is born lifeless after a pregnancy shorter than 24 weeks, you choose whether to file a declaration. However, you must file a declaration if your child is buried or cremated.
Born alive, died shortly after birth
If your child died within 3 days of birth, you must report the birth and death. A certificate of birth and a certificate of death will then be drawn up.
Who may report:
- one of the parents
- someone who was present at the birth, such as a friend or family member
- hospital staff
- a mortician
When do you file a tax return?
Burial or cremation may not take place until after the declaration. Therefore, a declaration is usually made within a few days. For a child who dies within 3 days of birth, the declaration period is 3 days.
Bring
To the appointment, please bring the following:
- valid proof of identity of the person making the declaration
- B envelope containing information from the doctor about your stillborn child
- certificate of death issued by the attending physician
| Product | Cost |
|---|---|
| Death certificate | € 16,60 |
Registration BRP
You can have your lifeless baby registered in the Basic Registration of Persons (BRP). After registration, your child is listed in your person list and can also be found on mijnoverheid.nl. Registration is only done at the request of the parent(s), it is not mandatory. Each parent must submit a request for themselves to have your lifeless child listed in the Basisregistratie Personen (BRP).