How to Get a Copy of a Canadian Birth Certificate

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Select the province in which to make your application.

   You'll need to meet the eligibility requirements for that province, as outlined in the various parts below.
   
   For a list of details for every province, visit Vital Statistics Canada at http://www.novascotia.ca/sns/access/vitalstats/canadian-vstat-offices.asp. ,
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   Step 2: Apply in the province of Alberta.

   ,, Pay the fee of $20.00 Canadian dollars. , The birth certificate will be sent by regular mail unless you request otherwise.,,, Apply online, in person at the Vital Statistics Office or Service BC office.
   
   Alternatively, send in an application by mail., The birth certificate will be sent by regular mail or courier from Victoria, BC.,,,,,, Apply online apply for a birth certificate from New Brunswick online.
   
   Apply in person at one of the listed community locations at http://www.snb.ca/e/2000/2001e.asp.
   
   Apply by mail at Vital Statistics Office Service New Brunswick, P.O.
   
   Box 1998, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5G4.
   
   You may download the application here:
   Birth Certificate Application from New Brunswick.
   
   Mail your payment along with the completed form. , Apply online here: apply for a birth certificate from Newfoundland and Labrador .
   
   Apply by mail by filling out this application: birth certificate application form Newfoundland and Labrador.
   
   Apply in person at one of these locations:
   Service Newfoundland. ,,,,, Apply online here: apply online for a birth certificate from Nova Scotia.
   
   Mail or take application this form in person to a Service Nova Scotia centre: apply for a birth certificate from Nova Scotia. ,,, Pay the fee of $10.00 CAN. ,,, Apply online here: apply online for a birth certificate from Ontario.
   
   Download and mail your payment and this application: birth certificate application. ,,,,,, Demande de certificat et de copie d'acte:
   DeClic! , Naissance:
   Demande de certificat et de copie d'cate.,,,, En ligne:
   Demande de certificat de naissance.,,,, Send by mail or take the completed form in person to any Vital Statistics or territorial agent.
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   Step 3: Check the eligibility requirements at Service Alberta.

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   Step 4: Complete the application for Ordering Birth

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   Step 5: Stillbirth

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   Step 6: and Marriage Documents.

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   Step 7: Take the completed form

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   Step 8: along with valid identification

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   Step 9: to the registry agent of your choice listed at identification requirements.

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    Step 10: Wait for the certificate to arrive in the mail.

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    Step 11: Apply in the province of British Columbia.

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    Step 12: Check the eligibility requirements at the Vital Statistics Agency.

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    Step 13: Apply.

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    Step 14: Wait for the certificate to be sent by mail.

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    Step 15: Apply in the province of Manitoba.

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    Step 16: Check the eligibility requirements at Vital Statistics Agency Manitoba.

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    Step 17: Download the application form here: Birth Certificate Application from Manitoba.

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    Step 18: Apply in the province of New Brunswick.

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    Step 19: Provide the correct information as listed in the document "Vital Statistics Information Required for Application of a Birth Certificate".

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    Step 20: Apply.

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    Step 21: Apply in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador Check eligibility.

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    Step 22: Apply in the Northwest Territories.

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    Step 23: Contact Service Canada Service Canada Northwest Territories for details.

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    Step 24: Apply in the province of Nova Scotia

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    Step 25: Check the eligibility here: additional information Telephone: 1-877-848-2578

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    Step 26: Apply.

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    Step 27: Apply in the province of Nunavut

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    Step 28: Check the eligibility here: eligibilty.

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    Step 29: Download and fill out the required application here: application for a birth certificate from Nunavut.

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    Step 30: Apply in the province of Ontario.

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    Step 31: Check the eligibility here: eligibilty.

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    Step 32: Apply.

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    Step 33: Apply in the province of Prince Edward Island.

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    Step 34: Check the eligibility here: eligibility.

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    Step 35: Download and fill out an application form here: application form for a birth certificate from Prince Edward Island.

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    Step 36: Send your payment and application by mail to: VITAL STATISTICS REGISTRY 126 DOUSES ROAD PO BOX 3000

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    Step 37: MONTAGUE

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    Step 38: PEI C0A 1R0.

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    Step 39: Apply in the province of Québec.

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    Step 40: Apply online here: apply online for a certificate or a copy of an act.

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    Step 41: Mail payment and this completed form: application for a birth certificate from Québec .

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    Step 42: Apply in the province of Saskatchewan.

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    Step 43: Check the eligibility here: eligibility.

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    Step 44: Order online here: order online.

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    Step 45: Download a form online here: English application form.

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    Step 46: Apply in the Yukon.

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    Step 47: Check eligibility here:eligibility.

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    Step 48: Call 867-667-5207 to apply.

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    Step 49: Download and complete this form: apply for a birth certificate from the Yukon.

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