How Long Does it Take to Obtain the Certificate?
Applications for certificates are processed by the Government the next working day and mailed out to the applicant the next day. You can obtain the certificate the next day in case of an emergency. Please check with us for details.

Certificates for events that occurred during the last thirty days may not be available if the event has not been registered. It may take up to one month for Vital Statistics to receive birth, marriage or death information from hospitals, ministers and funeral homes. You can still make the application, but the certificate will not be issued til the event information has been received by Vital Statistics.

Vital Statistics Certificate Application Forms
If you require a Birth, Marriage or Death Certificate, you may print the following form. Read the instructions carefully and fill in the required information. You can follow one of the following procedures.

All Vital Statistics applications MUST be accompanied by a copy of your valid identification (birth certificate, current driver's license, passport or citizenship card) faxed to 780-463-8721.

Birth, Marriage or Death Certificate (printed form)

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By mail:
Enclose a cheque or money order for $36.05 for each certificate ordered, plus a copy of your ID.
Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery by mail.


By Fax:
Attach credit card number and expiry date, plus a copy of your ID. The cost will be $36.05 for each certificate ordered. Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery by mail.


IMPORTANT
Documents can only be issued if the birth, stillbirth, marriage or death occurred in Alberta.

Any Vital Statistics Certificate

$36.05

INSTRUCTIONS

Print clearly or type.

Read all instructions carefully before filling in this form.

Information must be as complete as possible. Attach a written explanation if you cannot provide the information required in the applicable section(s).

If a record or event cannot be found, a search for a three-year period is carried out automatically and the applicant will be notified.

Certificates
Information is as recorded on the original registration filed with Vital Statistics in Alberta.

Birth

Issued for married women in maiden name only.

Issued in three sizes containing the following information:

1.Wallet 9.5 x 6.4 cm (3 3/4 x 2 1/2 in) Full name of the individual Date of birth Place of birth Sex Registration number Registration date

2.Framing 21.6 x 17.8 cm (8 1/2 x 7 in) Full name of the individual Date of birth Place of birth Sex Registration number Registration date Name and birthplaces (country only) of parents

3. Certified Photographic Print This a photocopy of the actual birth registration as filled in by the parents. It is legally the most complete document. It is certified as true.

Marriage

Issued in two sizes containing the following information:

1.Wallet 9.5 x 6.4 cm (3 3/4 x 2 1/2 in) Name of Groom Name of Bride Date of Marriage Place of Marriage Registration number Registration date

2.Framing 21.6 x 17.8 cm (8 1/2 x 7 in) Name of Groom Name of Bride Date of Marriage Date of Marriage Registration number Registration date Birthplace of the Groom and Bride

3. Certified Photographic Print This a photocopy of the actual marriage registration as filled in by the bride and groom at the wedding. It is legally the most complete document. It is certified as true.

Death
Issued in framing size only - 21.6 x 17.8 cm (8 1/2 x 7 in.) containing the following information:

Name of Deceased

Age of the Deceased at time of death

Date of Death

Place of Death

Sex

Martial Status

Registration Number

Registration Date

Certified Photographic Print
Only a certified photographic print and medical certificate are available for a Stillbirth. Complete the Birth area if a certified photographic print of the registration of Stillbirth is required. Complete the Death area if a medical certificate of a Stillbirth is required. Certified Photographic Prints can only be issued to:

Birth

the (adult) person whose name is on the birth registration

a person who is shown on the registration as the mother or father

the next-of-kin* for immigration and/or citizenship purposes

the next-of-kin*, a legal representative for court purposes (i.e. divorce, estate matters, custody hearings, legal change of name)

any family member for the purpose of genealogical research

a person who needs it for the Child Welfare Act or Part 2 of the Maintenance and Recovery Act

a person with a court order from a judge (attach documents to application)

Marriage

a party to the marriage

a legal representative of a party to the marriage

a person with a court order from a judge (attach documents to application)

Death/Stillbirth

any family member for the purpose of genealogical research

a person with a court order from a judge (attach documents to application)

a person who satisfies the Director that they require it to accompany an application to disinter a body made under this act

a person for court purposes as required by next-of-kin*, a legal representative of the court (i.e. estate or probate matters)

a person for life insurance purposes as required by beneficiaries, insurers or their legal representative

Medical Certificate or Death/Stillbirth

Cause of death is restricted to adult next-of-kin*

Proof of relationship is required. (If a birth certificate is supplied it must show parentage.)

*Next-of-kin as defined in the Fatalities Inquiries Act are: Mother, Father, Son, Daughter, Brother, Sister, Spouse or Common-Law Spouse.