Fetal Death and Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth Certificates

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Fetal Death Certificates

The Division of Vital Records issues only certified copies of fetal death records with the raised seal.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAW: Fetal death certificates maintained by the Division of Vital Records are not public certificates and, therefore, cannot be released under the provisions of Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know-Law. To determine if you are eligible to apply for a certified copy, please review the following:

Who May Request a Fetal Death Certificate?

Only certain people can request a fetal death certificate. You must be:

Immediate family member
Extended family member who indicates a direct relationship to the stillborn fetus

Cost

There is a $9 fee for each certified copy. This fee may be waived for the dependent of an individual who served or is currently serving in the Armed Forces.

How to Get a Fetal Death Certificate

There are 3 ways to obtain a certified copy of a fetal death certificate. Be sure to complete all required information on the application form provided within each link:

Order online
Request by mail
In person at a public office (see 6 locations below):

Erie

Harrisburg

New Castle

Philadelphia

Pittsburgh

Scranton

What if the Year of Death is Unknown?

An applicant may request a multi-year death search.

Contact Us
Contact:	Division of Vital Records
Address:	P.O. Box 1528 New Castle, PA 16103
Phone:	(724) 656-3100
Email:	Send Us a Message