Fetal Death/Stillbirth Certificates - Oklahoma State Department of Health

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Stillbirth / Fetal Death/ Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth

In accordance with Oklahoma State Statutes, a Stillbirth (Fetal Death) certificate must be filed within three (3) days after the delivery for registration. The funeral director or person acting as such who first assumes custody of a fetus shall file the fetal death certificate. In the absence of such a person, the physician or other person in attendance at or after the delivery shall file the certificate of fetal death. He shall obtain the personal data from the next of kin or the best-qualified person or source available. He shall complete the certificate as to personal data and deliver the certificate to that person responsible for completing the medical certification of cause of death within twenty-four (24) hours after delivery. The medical certification shall be completed and signed within forty-eight (48) hours after delivery by the physician in attendance at or after delivery, except when inquiry into the cause of death is required by Section 938 of this title [O.S. �63.1-318]

Eligibility

By state law, Certificate of Birth Resulting in a Stillbirth are not open for public inspection and may only be requested by the parent of the stillborn child. By signing the request, you are indicating that you are the parent of record.

Acceptable Forms of Identification

A photocopy of a valid government issued photo ID by either the applicant or an individual attesting for the applicant is required for issuance of certificates.

Application

Application For Stillbirth Certificate (142.9k PDF)

Fees

Certified Stillbirth/Fetal Death Certificate

This certificate is a certified copy of the original Stillbirth Certificate.

$15.00

Memorial Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth

In accordance with the Missing Angel Act - Christopher and Kendall's Law - this memorial certificate will become available November 1, 2008. The Memorial Certificate is only available to the parents of the stillborn child. This is not a new certificate, but is an abstract of the information recorded on the Legal Fetal Death/Stillbirth certificate and was designed to memorialize the stillbirth event. This certificate shall not be used as evidence of live birth nor for identification purposes. The Memorial Certificate is printed on an 8 1/2" x 11" page with a dark trim, on a sea foam green background�bearing a white dove. The Certificate will reflect the name, date of delivery, place of birth, and parent's names.�

$15.00

Contact Information

If you have any questions, you can send an e-mail to AskVR@health.ok.gov or call our office at (405) 271.4040

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