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

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ProcedureEdit

In Person

You may go with complete application form, required fees and documents to the following nearest locations Erie, Harrisburg, New Castle, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Scranton.

By Mail
  • Download and completely fill out request form
  • Make checks and/or money order payable to " Vital Records Service " and photocopy of valid photo ID
  • Provide a self-addressed stamped envelope. Print or type your name and address on the envelope using all caps.
  • Mail completed request form to:
Division of Vital Records
ATTN: Death Unit
101 South Mercer Street
Central Building, Room 401
P.O. Box 1528
New Castle, PA 16103



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Valid government issued photo ID that verifies name and mailing address as listed in Part 2 in application form
  • State issued drivers license or non-driver photo ID (if address has been changed, include copy of update card).
  • If you do not have acceptable photo identification, an eligible requestor possessing government issued photo ID may apply.
  • If an eligible requestor is unable to apply, you may submit a completed Statement from Requestors Not Possessing Acceptable Government-Issued Photo ID with two documents verifying your current address.



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

In person
  • Erie Public Office
Division of Vital Records
1910 West 26th Street
Erie, PA 16508-1148
(814) 871-4261
Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays.
  • Harrisburg Public Office
Division of Vital Records
Forum Place
555 Walnut Street, First Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1914
(717) 772-3480
Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays
  • New Castle Public Office
Division of Vital Records
Room 401 Central Building
101 South Mercer Street
New Castle, PA 16101
1-877-PA-HEALTH or (724) 656-3100
Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays
  • Philadelphia Public Office
Division of Vital Records
110 North 8 th Street; Suite 108
Philadelphia, PA 19107-2412
(215) 560-3054
Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays
  • Pittsburgh Public Office
Division of Vital Records
411 7th Avenue, Suite 360
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1973
(412) 565-5113
Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays
  • Scranton Public Office
Division of Vital Records
Room 112, Scranton State Office Building
100 Lackawanna Avenuee
Scranton, PA 18503-1928
(570) 963-4595
Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays
By Mail
Division of Vital Records
ATTN: Death Unit
101 South Mercer Street
Central Building, Room 401
P.O. Box 1528
New Castle, PA 16103



EligibilityEdit

A parent may eligible to obtain a Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth by completing an Application for Certified Copy of Death Record.



FeesEdit

Certified copy: $9.00 each



ValidityEdit

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



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Processing TimeEdit

Mail requests are processed in approximately fourteen weeks from the date of receipt



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InstructionsEdit

  • The Division implemented a Certificate of Fetal Death in 1950.
  • A Certificate of Fetal Death is filed after delivery of a stillborn fetus when the gestational period is over sixteen weeks and shows no evidence of life.
  • An eligible requestor may apply for a Fetal Death Certificate or a Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth Certificate.
  • In 2 ways you can obtain a Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth either by mail or in person.
  • Be sure to complete all required information on the application form provided
  • Fee for the certified copy is $9 each.



Required InformationEdit

  • Full name of person at Death on the Pennsylvania Death certificate
  • Date of Death on the Pennsylvania Death certificate
  • Sex on the Pennsylvania Death certificate
  • County (or city) of Death on the Pennsylvania Death certificate
  • Applicant name
  • Applicant signature
  • Applicant relationship to the person whose Pennsylvania Death certificate you are requesting
  • Address where the Pennsylvania Death certificate is to be mailed
  • Self addressed stamped envelope
  • Applicant daytime phone number



Need for the DocumentEdit

If you want to obtain certified copy of birth resulting in stillbirth you can obtain one with following the procedure given below.



Information which might helpEdit

Parent is to write Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth in Part 2, Intended Use of Certified Copy.



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit

Pennsylvania Department of Health

http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=608963&mode=2



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