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Ontario Birth Certificate Application
You cannot use this application and must contact the Registrar’s Office at 1-800-461-2156 if:
1. You are obtaining a birth certificate for someone who is deceased.
2. You are applying for a child and you are not a parent listed on the birth registration.
If Adopted:
Provide the adoptive parents’ names and the current legal name of
the adoptee.
STEP 1 - Contact Information
I am
The person named on the birth certificate
Must be at least 13 years old to apply for self
The mother
The father
Name: ___________________________________________
Firm/Organization: ____________________________________________
Applicant (self, mother or father)
Complete only if certificate(s) to be delivered here
Telephone Number:
(_____) ________________________
Extension: _______
Daytime Number:
(_____) ________________________
Extension: _______
P.O. BOX ADDRESS WILL DELAY DELIVERY
Mailing Address:___________________________________________________________
Apt.: __________ Buzzer Code: __________
Birth certificates are delivered by courier and need to be signed for by the applicant. You must provide a civic address where available.
City: _________________________ Prov./State: _________________ Country: _________________ Postal/Zip Code: _______________
Email Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________
STEP 2 - Payment & Certificate Information
Reason Required:
Lost
Stolen
Damaged
Other:__________________________
Please specify reason
First Time Applying
Indicate only if no birth certificate has ever been issued for the subject
No more than one short form and one long form (certified copy) will be issued. All delivery times quoted are average delivery times, and
cannot be guaranteed. All taxes and shipping costs are included. If you are applying for a birth certificate for a particular agency or
organization, it is best to check with them to determine what type of birth certificate they require from you.
6 to 8 week average delivery time and no rush service available for births prior to 1930, to P.O. Boxes, for delivery outside of Canada and search letters.
Short Form – First Time Applying for Birth Certificate
$75.00 - 15 to 20 business days
Short Form – Replacement Birth Certificate
$85.00 - 15 to 20 business days
Short Form – First Time Applying for Birth Certificate - RUSH
$110.00 - 5 to 7 business days (IN CANADA ONLY)
Short Form – Replacement Birth Certificate - RUSH
$120.00 - 5 to 7 business days (IN CANADA ONLY)
Long Form (certified copy) – First Time Applying for Certified Copy
$85.00 - 15 to 20 business days
Long Form (certified copy) – Replacement Certified Copy
$95.00 - 15 to 20 business days
Long Form (certified copy) – First Time Applying for Certified Copy - RUSH $120.00 - 5 to 7 business days (IN CANADA ONLY)
Long Form (certified copy) – Replacement Certified Copy - RUSH
$130.00 - 5 to 7 business days (IN CANADA ONLY)
Search Letter (Provides date of birth when unknown)
$65.00 - 6 to 8 weeks (no rush service available)
$15.00 - extra for each additional 5 year search
Search Letter: If you are requesting a search to be conducted in order to determine the date of birth, you cannot request a birth certificate
at this time. A birth certificate can be requested only after you have received the search letter. You must still complete this application.
Newborns: No rush service available. A certificate will be issued upon completion of the birth registration. The registration takes
approximately 16 weeks from the date of birth. Rush service is not available for newborns born within the last 16 weeks. Please contact the
Registrar’s Office at 1-800-461-2156 if you do require a certificate for a newborn on a rush basis.
Credit Card:
Credit Card Number: _____________________________________________ Exp. Date: ___________ Security Code: _______________
Name of Cardholder: _____________________________________________ Cardholder Email: _________________________________
Charge will appear as “Express Legal” on credit card statement.
Charge will appear as “Express Legal” on credit card statement.
If paying by money order or certified cheque, please mail the completed application along with your payment.
If paying by money order or certified cheque please mail the completed application along with your payment.
Any application received with a personal cheque will be held until such time as the cheque clears, typically 7 to 10 business days.
Any applications received with a personal cheque will be held until such time as the cheque clears, typically 7 days.
Cheques and money orders must be made payable to “Express Legal”.
Cheques and money orders must be made payable to “Express Legal”.