Order or replace an Ontario birth certificate
How do I order an Ontario birth certificate?
ServiceOntario explains how to order a certificate for a birth registered in Ontario, including replacement documents. It distinguishes certificate formats and explains who can request them. Before ordering, check which version the organization requesting proof actually accepts. A newborn whose birth is not yet registered may need the separate newborn registration route.
Where to begin
- Check the official rules for who may request the certificate.
- Confirm the required certificate format with the receiving organization.
- Choose an official ordering route and review current delivery options.
Before you open the official service
- The purpose for which the certificate is needed
- The requested certificate format
- The official applicant checklist
Keep your actual documents and account details off this website. Use the official service’s current checklist before applying.
What to check for your situation
Ontario can issue these documents only for births registered there. Replacing a certificate can invalidate the previous version; read the official notice before ordering.
Fees, processing times and document rules can change. This page helps you navigate; it does not confirm eligibility or replace the government’s instructions.
Official sources
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