If a birth has been registered in Ontario, you can apply for this certificate online quickly, simply and securely.

Before You Start

Please note: The birth must be registered in Ontario to use this service. If your baby has not been registered please use the Newborn Registration Service.

• To apply for your birth certificate, you will need:
  Applicant Information (First and Last Name, Mailing Address, Phone Number)
• Subject Information (First, Middle, and Last Name, Date of Birth, Gender, City of Birth)
• Previous Legal Names for the person named on the Birth Registration, if applicable
• Mother's Information (Maiden Name)
• Guarantor Information (only required for subjects age 9 or older; First and Last Name, Occupation, Work Address, Daytime Phone Number, if Guarantor is a Canadian Citizen)
• A valid method of payment (VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Interac^® Online)
• A printer or the ability to save your receipt to print later

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Additional Information

• Learn more about Birth Certificates
• Frequently Asked Questions
• You can use the online Status Inquiry service to check the status of your application one business day after completing the Online Certificate Application
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