Louisiana - How to Obtain a Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth

ProcedureEdit

Mail Service

Send the completed form along with a COPY of state issued photo ID and a check or money order (DO NOT SEND CASH) to:

VITAL RECORDS REGISTRY

P.O. BOX 60630

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70160

Note: If no record is found, you will be notified and fees will be retained for the search conducted.

Required DocumentsEdit

By Mail:

Completed application
Copy of your photo identification

Identification Requirements:

Persons who apply for certified copies of certificates must produce identification in the form of one primary document or two secondary documents.

Primary Documents:

Current state issued driver's license that displays a photograph which clearly identifies the applicant.
Current state issued picture identification that displays a photograph which clearly identifies the applicant.
Current U.S. military identification card that displays a photograph which clearly identifies the applicant.
Current U.S. issued or Foreign issued Passport
U.S. Certificate of Naturalization (Form N-550, N-570 or N-578)
U.S. Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-560 or N-578)
Students (high school or younger) - a current school yearbook or a current school identification document with a photograph which clearly identifies the applicant.

Secondary Documents:

Current student picture identification card from a college or university when accompanied by a 100% fee paid receipt for the current semester. (COUNTS AS TWO DOCUMENTS)
A W-2 form issued within the last two years plus an original signed Social Security Card. The Social Security numbers must match. (COUNTS AS TWO DOCUMENTS)
Original adoption papers
Official certified deeds or title to property
Certificate of vehicle title
Insurance policy must show name of the applicant (Health, Home, Life, and Auto).
Payroll stub (cannot be handwritten) showing the name and social security number of the applicant.
Current U.S. military dependent identification card that displays a photograph which clearly identifies the applicant.
Original DD-214 Military Discharge document which clearly identifies the applicant.
Voter's Registration application (certified true copy)

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Vital Records Central Office

Physical Address:
1450 Poydras Street
Suite 400
New Orleans, LA 70112

Mailing Address:
PO Box 60630
New Orleans, LA 70160

Phone: (504) 593-5100
Fax: (504) 568-8716
Email: [email protected]

Website

Vital Records Kiosks

Participating Louisiana Clerks of Court

EligibilityEdit

Certified copies of a Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth can be requested by the parent or parents listed on the record.

FeesEdit

The first certified copy of a Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth is provided at no cost upon request.

A fee of $15.00 must be submitted for each additional copy requested.

ValidityEdit

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to UseEdit

Louisiana Department of Health:

Application for Birth Resulting in Stillbirth Certificate (PDF)

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Processing TimeEdit

Please explain the processing your application.

InstructionsEdit

Please provide instructions on obtaining the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required InformationEdit

Name of stillborn (if applicable)
Date of stillbirth
Sex
Hospital of delivery
Parish of stillbirth
Fathers name (if applicable)
Mothers full maiden name before marriage
Relationship to person named on the certificate
Name and mailing address of applicant
Home Office Phone No.

Need for the DocumentEdit

With the enactment of the "Missing Angels Act," a new certificate entitled Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth was established.

Following is a procedure on how you can obtain a Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth in Louisiana.

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External LinksEdit

Department of Health and Hospitals, State of Louisiana:

http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/635

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