Getting a Birth Certificate

The Office of the Registrar General offers you five levels of service for birth, marriage, and death certificates;

1. Online Service  – 15 business days or your money back (includes delivery time)
2. Premium Online Service - 5 business days or your money back (includes delivery time) + $30 surcharge for each document.
3. Regular Service – 6-8 weeks, apply by mail, fax or in person at counter locations (plus delivery)
4. Expedited Service  – 10 business days + delivery + must provide Proof of Urgency*;  apply by mail, fax or in person at a counter 
5. Emergency Service – 2 business days + delivery + Proof of Urgency*;  only available at Toronto Office + $30 surcharge for each document.

If you are experiencing difficulty obtaining a birth certificate, if you've hit a roadblock and need my help, please call my constituency office for assistance. We're always happy to hear from you.

* In order to qualify for Emergency or Expedited service, the birth, marriage or death must be registered and you must provide proof of urgency along with your complete and correct applications form and fee.

Proof of Urgency may include:

• A medical emergency
• A letter confirming new employment
• A letter from a consulate or embassy confirming an appointment
• Airline tickets
• A letter confirming an appointment for an immigration hearing
• Travel reservations
• A wedding invitation, where the applicant is the bride or groom

Online Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificate Applications

If you are unable to complete the online forms at this time you may also:

• Obtain a Birth Certificate application form (PDF - 148K)
• Obtain a Marriage Certificate Application Form  (PDF - 33K)
• Obtain a Death Certificate application form (PDF - 28K)

Mail or Fax

Mail or fax the completed form to the Office of the Registrar General

Office of the Registrar General
P.O. Box 4600
189 Red River Road
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 6L8
Toll-free: 1-800-461-2156 or
Toronto: 416-325-8305
Fax: (807) 343-7459
E-mail: InfoMGS@ontario.ca

Submit In Person

Public Counters:

Toronto Office:
ServiceOntario
College Park, 777 Bay Street
Toronto, ON
M5G 2C8

Business Hours are:
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Ottawa Government Service Centre
ServiceOntario
110 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, Ontario  K1P 1J1

Business Hours are:
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.