Order a Birth Certificate 

A birth certificate is your most valuable identity document. It's a legal document issued by the Province.

You need a birth certificate to get other important identification documents, like a:

  • Driver's license
  • Passport, or
  • Social Insurance Number

Who Can Apply for a Birth Certificate - see a list of who can apply for and receive a Birth Certificate.

Step 1: Choose the type of Birth Certificate 

Short Form | ($25) | See example
Contains the individual's full name, date of birth, place of birth, sex, registration number and registration date.

Short-form certificates may not be ideal for children ages 16 and under as many government agencies require the additional information contained on the long-form certificate.

Long Form | ($25) | See example
Contains the same info as the short form, plus the parents’ full names and their province/state and country of birth.

Long-form certificates are generally preferred by government agencies - like Passport Canada and Indian and Northern Affairs - for children ages 16 and under.

Genealogical photocopy ($50)
Contains all of the information that appears on the original birth registration and is stamped "FOR GENEALOGY ONLY".

Certified photocopy ($50)
Contains all of the information that appears on the original birth registration.

Step 2: Complete the Application for Birth Certificate (PDF) 

Due to some major system changes we are experiencing longer than usual turnaround times.  Our current forecasted turnaround times are:  Vital Statistics Certificates: 15 business days
Priority Service: 10 business days

Application for Birth Certificate
Pour les formulaires en Français, veuillez contacter notre service à la clientèle au: 1-866-275-4721.
Vital Statistics Authorization Form
Payment Information Form

NOTE: If paying by credit card or ISC account please complete the Payment Information Form and attach to the application.

As an applicant, you must submit:
  • A copy of one piece of government-issued photo identification, or
  • Copies of two other pieces of identification - one must have your signature on it

Step 3: Submit the completed form with payment 

Fax:


Mail:		 306-787-2288
(Fax orders must be paid by credit card)

Vital Statistics
1301-1st Avenue
Regina, SK S4R 8H2
(Mail orders can be paid by money order, cheque or credit card) 
 
Please make money orders and cheques payable to Information Services Corporation.

Money orders must be in Canadian funds.
   
In Person: You can order a certificate at any ISC Customer Service Centre.

Step 4: Receive the Birth Certificate in the Mail 

Here are today's forecasted turnaround times:
Vital Statistics Certificates: 15 business days