Order Birth Certificate Canada Online
A Birth Certificate is your most valuable identification document and the primary identity document issued by the Province. It is needed when registering for school, applying for a passport and obtaining a driver’s license and a Social Insurance Number.
Before you order Birth Certificate Online Canada:
1. Find out if you are eligible to apply for a Birth Certificate. If you are not eligible, you will need to provide an Authorization Form.
2. Choose the type of Birth Certificate:
Standard Documents
- Long Form Birth Certificate​ The document of choice for children 16 years of age and under, as it is generally required by government agencies, such as Passport Canada, SGI,  Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, and for school registration.
The Long Form Birth Certificate includes the individual’s full name, date of birth, place of birth, sex, registration number and registration date, PLUS the parents’ full names and their province/state and country of birth.
- Short Form Birth Certificate​​ Includes the individual’s full name, date of birth, place of birth, sex, registration number and registration date and no information about the parents
Please note that birth certificate Canada may not be ideal for children 16 years of age and under, as many government agencies require the additional information contained on the long-form certificate.​
Other Documents needed to Order Birth Certificate Canada
- A certified Copy is a photocopy of the original birth registration. Certified copies are not recommended for use for identification purposes. These are typically used to apply for citizenship.
- Genealogy Copy contains all of the information that appears on the original birth registration and is stamped “FOR GENEALOGY ONLY”.
A copy can only be ordered for births registered more than 100 years ago.
Genealogical copies are generally used for gathering family history or creating family trees.
3. Make sure you have the following information:
- Applicant
- Birth Subject
- Mother
- Father
4. Have the following documents handy, as you will need to submit:
- A copy of one piece of government-issued photo identification Or
- Copies of two other pieces of identification—one of which must contain your signature
- Plus, any other supporting documentation as determined in the eligibility guidelines
Electronic copies of your documents may be obtained by scanning or taking digital pictures of your documents. Please ensure that all information on your documents is readable.
5. Choose how to submit your order (online, mail, fax, email, or in person).
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Order birth certificate Canada Online
- You need to have a valid credit card to order online.
- Online orders must be completed in one session. If you stop typing for longer than 30 minutes, your order will timeout and all of the information you entered will be lost. Please note that your order cannot be saved on your computer.
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