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

You can order a birth certificate if you are an individual ordering:

  • Your own certificate
  • Your child's certificate - as long as you are:
    • Recorded as a parent on that child's birth registration 
    • A legal guardian of the child (guardianship documents must be provided), or 
    • A custodian of the child (custody documents must be provided)
  • Someone else's certificate (like your current spouse) - but only with that person's written authorization
  • Your deceased spouse's 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) 

Application for Birth Certificate - English | Francais

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: 30 business days  

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