How do I contact Vital Statistics Canada?

General enquiries and comments

1. Email. [email protected].
2. Telephone. (toll free) 1-800-263-1136. (international) 1-514-283-8300.
3. Fax. 1-514-283-9350.
4. TTY. 1-800-363-7629.
5. Mail. 150 Tunney’s Pasture Driveway. Ottawa, Ontario.

How do I find a death record in BC?

The Vital Statistics Agency and BC Archives now provide an electronic index to British Columbia’s historical birth, death and marriage records from as early as 1872, available on the BC Archives Website. Death registrations are available from 1872 – 1996 or 20 years after the date of death.

How long does it take to get a birth certificate in BC?

three to four weeks
Allow three to four weeks for the birth certificate(s) to be printed and mailed to you. Each type of certificate prints, and is mailed, separately. If you order an individual and a parental certificate, you will typically receive the individual certificate followed by the parental certificate a few days later.

What is the phone number for Statistics Canada?

1-877-949-9492
by contacting Statistics Canada: Toll-free number (general enquiries): 1-877-949-9492. National TTY line: 1-800-363-7629* Email: [email protected].

How do I find court records in BC?

Court Records can be found at Court Services Online or the court registry. Court Services Online and public terminals at court registries allow the public to view court records that are public.

Can I officiate a wedding in BC?

In B.C., if you’re planning a civil ceremony rather than a religious one, you’ll need a marriage commissioner (known elsewhere as a Justice of the Peace) to make it legal. There are marriage commissioners in each community and you can find them by searching the Vital Statistics Agency website.

Who can legally marry you in BC?

How to Get Legally Married

• You will have to obtain a marriage license.
• Use an officiant, either a religious representative or a marriage commissioner to perform the marriage ceremony.
• Have two witnesses for the wedding ceremony.

Do I need more than 1 birth certificate?

Do I need to get more than one copy of the birth certificate? You are advised to purchase a minimum of 3 full certificates to be used for official purposes. You can buy extra certificates at your registration appointment.