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==Procedure==
'''Apply In-Person:''' 
#The applicant will need to visit the nearest Service BC counter, find the nearest here [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/ministries-organizations/ministries/citizens-services/servicebc Link]
#The applicant will not need to fill in an application form, they will need to provide details mentioned in the application form, the authorities will fill the application form.
#Complete the application form with relevant details.
#The applicant will have to make a fee payment.
#The applicant will need to carry original copies of documents as mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#The applicant shall receive their certificate by mail within a few weeks from the submission of the application.
 
'''Apply Online'''
#Visit the Vital Statistics website, here is the [https://ecos.vs.gov.bc.ca/ Link].
#On the bottom right of the page, click on “Start”.
#Click on “Place Order”.
#Click “Birth service” and click on “Next”.
#Enter details such as name, DOB, Sex and so on and click on “Next”.
#Once all the details have been correctly entered, make the fee payment using the card.
#Click on “Submit” and submit the application.
#The applicant shall receive their certificate within a few weeks from the submission of the application.
 
'''Apply by Phone'''
#Download and fill in the application form, use the following [https://www.gov.nl.ca/dgsnl/files/application_for_birth_certificate-fillable.pdf Application Form].
#Complete the application form with relevant details.
#The applicant will have to make a fee payment.
#Call this phone number and further instructions will be given: Call the Vital Statistics Agency at 250 952-2681 in Victoria or 1 888 876-1633 elsewhere in B.C.
#The applicant shall receive their certificate by mail within a few weeks front the submission of the application.
 
'''Apply by Mail'''
#Download and fill in the application form, use the following [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/forms/vital-statistics/vsa430b_fill.pdf Application Form].
#Attach original copies of ID documents as mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#The applicant will have to send the completed application form to the following address: Vital Statistics Agency PO Box 9657 Stn Prov Govt Victoria, B.C. V8W 9P3.
#The applicant shall receive their certificate by mail within a few weeks from the submission of the application.
 

==Required Documents==
*ID proof:
**Passport
**Driver’s License
**Military ID
*Fee receipt
*[https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/forms/vital-statistics/vsa430b_fill.pdf Application Form]

 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Victoria: (250) 952-2681''' 
Toll-Free within B.C.: 1-888-876-1633 
Email: HLTH.VSAdmin@gov.bc.ca 
Mail: Vital Statistics Agency PO Box 9657 Stn Prov Govt Victoria, B.C. V8W 9P3 
Contact [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/birth-adoption/births/birth-certificates Link] 
 

==Eligibility==
*The applicant should be applying for their own birth certificate.
*The applicant can be a parent of the person who is the subject of the certificate if that person is under 19.
*The applicant should be a custodial guardian if the parent is incapable, and the subject of the birth certificate is under 19.
*The applicants birth should have been registered in British Columbia.
 
 
==Fees==
*The applicant will have to pay a fee of 27$.
*If the applicant wants a certified true copy of their birth certificate they will have to pay a fee of 50$.
 
 
==Validity==
*A birth certificate is valid forever and does not need to be renewed.
 
 
==Documents to Use==
*[https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/forms/vital-statistics/vsa430b_fill.pdf Application Form]
 
 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

 
==Processing Time==
*The applicant shall receive their certificate by mail within 8 to 12 weeks from the submission of the application.
 
 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.
 
 
==Instructions==
'''The applicant can order 2 types of birth certificates''': 
*The short-form copy of a birth certificate includes;
**Name of individual
**Date of birth
**Place of birth
**Sex
**Registration date
**Registration number, and
**Date issued.
*The long-form includes;
**Name of individual
**Date of birth
**Place of birth
**Sex
**Registration date
**Registration number
**Date issued, plus
**The names, and the province or country of birth, of the parents.
 

 
==Required Information==
*Surname at Birth
*All Given Names
*Sex
*Date of Birth
*Place of Birth
*City or Town
*Province
*Mother/Other Parent
*Surname at Birth
*All Given Names
*Place of Birth
*Father/Other Parent
*Surname at Birth
*All Given Names
*Place of Birth
 
==Need for the Document==
A birth certificate is an important document that records the birth of a person. 

 
==Information which might help==
Enter other informations which might help.
 
 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
*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, British Columbia driver’s license and health card.

 
==External Links==
Place some external links which might help.

 
==Others==
More information which might help people.
 
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