Obtaining a new or updated birth certificate in Ontario
Costing between $25 and , birth certificates can be ordered online in Ontario, provided that the birth was previously registered in the province.
A child's birth in Ontario must be recorded by the province's government.
A birth certificate can be requested by the child's parents or legal guardians after the birth has been officially recorded.
In Ontario, a birth certificate serves as official proof of a person's identity and date of birth. This official document can serve as evidence of who you are.
Online, in person (at 47 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, or 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa), or via regular mail are the options for obtaining an Ontario birth certificate.
Births that were registered in Ontario are the only ones eligible for a birth certificate from that province.
Birth Certificate Varieties
It is possible to obtain one of three distinct varieties of birth certificates:
Note:
The number of copies of each birth certificate a person can receive is limited. For reasons of safety, this means that if you or a trusted third party (e.g. g When an authorized individual (such as a parent or legal guardian) requests a replacement certificate, the previously issued certificate becomes null and void.
Before placing an order for a birth certificate, you should verify its intended use with the relevant institution or individual.
Eligibility criteria
The following are valid reasons to request a copy of your birth certificate:
- if you're over the age of 13 and can legally drink in your own country
- you, if you are listed as a parent on the birth certificate of the child in question
- a minor, provided you can prove through legal paperwork that you are the child's legal guardian. All required paperwork, along with a cover letter referencing your online order number, must be mailed in after an application has been submitted online.
You may make an emergency request for a copy of your birth certificate if you need it quickly.
A certified copy of a birth registration is only available to a deceased person's next of kin, executor, or estate administrator (supporting documents are required).
Who are the nearest relatives?
- parents
- partner in marriage or common-law
- young people, and
- siblings
In the event that no immediate relatives are still alive, the applicant may be a distant relative or the relative's legal guardian.
Family and friends include:
- aunts
- uncles
- close relatives; kin
- grandchildren
- grandparents
- cousins, and
- nieces
Report of Birth to Official Authorities
Information contained on a birth certificate is taken directly from the official birth registration and includes the following:
- name
- Age and birth date
- sex
- birthplace
- registration date
- Identifier of Registration
- Time of Issuance
- validation code certificate issuer issue date
People aged 16 and up are encouraged to obtain this certificate so that they can apply for other forms of official identification.
- A Canadian Passport for an Adult
- "SIN" is the "Social Insurance Number" in Canada.
- A valid driver's license issued by the province of Ontario
- Insurance card for Ontario
Find out how long it takes and how much it costs to obtain a birth certificate.
Documentation of birth that includes details about the parents
The following details can be found on a copy of the original birth registration that includes the parents' names and information:
- Information found on a birth certificate in its entirety
- the subject's parent's names and countries of origin
For children under the age of 16 who need their parents' contact information included on their birth certificate, this document is strongly suggested. It can be used for identification in the same ways as a basic birth certificate, but it also includes:
- Canadian Passport for a Minor
- Health coverage for children
- Caste in the Indian Community
- application for citizenship or immigration
Determine how long it takes and how much it costs to obtain a copy of a birth certificate listing both parents' names.
A copy of the birth certificate that has been certified as official
Every new child born in Ontario must be registered with the provincial government. A certified birth certificate is an exact copy of the original birth record and
- encompasses the entirety of the registration information
- has been verified as legitimate by the General Registrar's Office
- contains a legal-sized printout
- includes a recessed seal for authenticity and protection
- includes a record of any name changes or other amendments made to the original birth certificate (for historical purposes).
A certified copy of your birth certificate can be used to apply for more comprehensive forms of identification.
- international adoption
- specific requests for citizenship or immigration
- Visa requests
Investigate the time and money required to obtain a copy of your birth certificate that is legally recognized.
It's crucial that you keep your private details safe. Given the sensitive nature of the information contained in a certified copy of a birth registration, we advise against making a copy public unless specifically requested to do so.Pricing and timing of delivery
Alternatives to cash payments
Online
Payment options include Visa, Visa Debit, Mastercard, Debit Mastercard, and Interac® Online.
In Toronto, at 47 Sheppard Avenue East
In-person transactions will only be accepted with cash, money orders, Visa, Visa Debit, Mastercard, Debit Mastercard, and Interac®.
Payments must be made in Canadian dollars using a Visa, Mastercard, a personal check, or a money order drawn on a Canadian financial institution.
A birth certificate listing the parents' names and addresses
Canada Post's delivery time plus 15 business days equals a total of 15 calendar days.
There is no guarantee for service.
Delivered by Canada Post, in addition to the standard 15 business days
There is no service guarantee.
Registrar of Vital Statistics
Canada Post estimates a delivery time of 15 business days.
There are no service guarantees.
Incorporated courier delivery time, you're looking at 5 business days
There are no service warranties.
Included courier delivery time, you're looking at 5 business days
(evidence of suddenness is needed)
There are no service guarantees.
Canada Post guarantees delivery in no more than 15 business days.
There are no service warranties.
If you count courier time, you're looking at 5 business days.
There are no guarantees for the quality of the service.
(evidence of dire necessity is nec
Documentation proving the birth's authenticity
Canada Post estimates an additional 15 business days for delivery.
There is no guarantee for the quality of the service provided.
(evidence of sudden necessity is required)
Proof of birth is required for the online replacement fee.
5 business days, not counting time spent waiting for a courier
There are no service guarantees.
Birth Certificate Urgent Replacement Needed
5 working days (urgency must be demonstrated) including courier delivery.
Buy Things Via the Internet
The following items are required for online shopping:
- Name (first and last or just one name), Address (street and number), and Contact Information (email and/or phone)
- the background on the person whose name appears on a birth certificate:
- birth information including but not limited to first and last names, whether they are married or single, birth dates, gender, and place of birth
- the person's prior legal names, if any, in addition to the one listed on the birth certificate.
- Parental details (including given names, surnames, dates and locations of birth)
- if the subject is 9 or older, a guarantor
- card that accepts Visa, Visa Debit, Mastercard, Debit Mastercard, or Interac® Online
applications for certification can be submitted either electronically or via regular mail.
Contact us
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