Apply In-Person

1. The applicant will have to visit the nearest Service Ontario Centre, find the address to the centres under the “Office Locations and Contacts” section of this page. Here is the contact Link
2. Download and fill the application form with relevant details, use the following link to the Application Form.
3. The applicant will have to show proof of identity, find the required documents under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. Submit the application form along with all supporting documents at the registry agent’s office.
5. The applicant will have to pay fees, which is mentioned under the “Fees” section of this page.
6. The applicant shall receive their birth certificate within 16 weeks from the submission of the application, certificate can be picked from the office or be sent by mail.

Apply Online

1. To apply for a birth certificate online, the applicant will have to click on the following Link.
2. Click on the “Begin Application” icon on the bottom right of the page.
3. The applicant will see a guidelines page, read this carefully and click on “Next”.
4. The applicant will see a term and conditions page, click on “I agree”.
5. The applicant will see an application form, fill in all relevant details.
6. Click on “Next”, enter all details and click on “Submit”.
7. The applicant will have to pay fees.
8. Enter card details and make the payment.
9. The applicant will receive their birth certificate by mail within 16 weeks from the submission of the application.

Apply by Mail

1. Scroll to the bottom of this page to get contact detail Link
2. Download and fill the application form with relevant details, use the following link to the : Application Form.
3. The applicant will have to show proof of identity, find the required documents under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. Send the application form by mail to the following address: Service Ontario Office of the Registrar General 189 Red River Road, PO Box 4600 Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 6L8.
5. The applicant will have to pay the fee, which is mentioned under the “Fees” section of this page. The details should be entered in the application form.
6. The applicant shall receive their birth certificate by mail within 16 weeks from the submission of the application.

Apply by Fax

1. Download and fill the application form with relevant details, use the following link to the Application Form.
2. The applicant will have to show proof of identity, find the required documents under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
3. Fill in the fee details, which is mentioned under the “Fees” section of this page.
4. Submit the application by fax to this number: 807-343-7459.
5. The applicant shall receive their birth certificate within 16 weeks from the submission of the application.

• ID proof:
  • Passport
  • Driver’s License
  • Military ID
  • Fee receipt
• Application Form.

• Service Ontario centre: Ottawa City Hall (Ottawa) 110 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1J1
  
• Service Ontario Centre: Sheppard and Doris (Toronto) North York Square 47 Sheppard Avenue East, Unit 417 Toronto, Ontario M2N 5N1
  
• Toll-free: 1-800-461-2156 if outside of Toronto but within North America
  
• 416-325-8305 if within the Greater Toronto Area or outside of North America
  
• TTY: 416-325-3408
  
• Contact Link
  

• The applicant must be at least 13 years old to apply.
• The person should have been born in Canada and have their birth registered.
• The applicant should have had their birth registered in Ontario.

• The applicant will have to pay a fee of 20$ to 25$ for the birth certificate.
• The applicant may have to pay an additional fee for registered agent services.
• Scroll to the fee section of this page to find service fees Link

• A birth certificate is valid forever and does not need to be renewed.

• Application Form.

• Sample birth certificate with personal information only Link
• Birth certificate with personal information and parentage Link

The applicant shall receive their birth certificate within 16 weeks from the submission of the application.
Application status Link

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The applicant can order 3 types of birth certificates:

• Birth Certificate with Personal Information Only
• Birth Certificate with Personal Information and Parentage
• Photocopy of a Registration of Birth

• Last Name or Single Name
• First Name
• Organization/Firm
• Mailing address
• Primary Telephone Number
• Secondary Telephone Number
• Subject Information
• The subject is the person named on the certificate
• Last Name or Single Name
• First Name
• Middle Name(s)
• Date of Birth
• Sex
• City of Birth
• Weight at Birth
• Number of older siblings
• Location of birth (hospital, birthing centre, home or other location)
• The attendant at birth (Name and address of Doctor, midwife, or other person attending the birth)
• Parent's Information
• Last Name or Single Name of Parent
• First Name
• Middle Name(s)
• Any Previous Last Name(s) or Single Name(s)
• Address at Time of Child's Birth
• Age at Time of Child's Birth
• Marital Status at Time of Child's Birth
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Guarantor Information
• Last Name or Single Name
• First Name Required Field
• Organization/Firm
• Occupation Required Field
• Registration Number
• Work Address and Daytime Phone Number
• Is the guarantor a Canadian citizen?
• Has the guarantor known you for two or more years?
• Has the guarantor authorized you to provide their information?
• Payment Information
• Payment Type - Credit Card, INTERAC Online
• Card Information including Card Number, Expiry Date if Payment Type is Credit Card
• Payment Type - Cheque, Money Order, Credit Card, Cash or Debit
• Card Information (if Payment Type is Credit Card)

A birth certificate is an important document that records the birth of a person.

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• A birth certificate can be used as proof of identity.
• A birth certificate can be used to get other documents such as a passport, social insurance number, Ontario drivers license and health card.

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