Online Birth Registration

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B.C. Vital Statistics
Electronic Birth Registration System

Registering your baby's birth and name is an important responsibility; it is the only way to create a permanent legal record of your child's birth. This online birth registration service provides a secure and easy way to register your child with the B.C. Vital Statistics Agency.

Registering a B.C. Birth Online

In order for a mother or father/parent to be registered as a parent of a child, they must be present during the completion of the birth registration. Each parent must individually certify the registration.

PLEASE NOTE - Online birth registration is not available if your child is over 1 year old. If you cannot register your child online, contact Vital Statistics at:

Applying for Services When Registering

When completing a birth registration, you also have the option to:

* Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for a birth to be registered and birth certificates issued to you.
(Birth certificates for newborns cannot be issued until the birth registration is submitted, and Vital Statistics receives the Notice of Birth from the hospital.)

Please be advised that a labour disruption between Canada Post and CUPW could occur as early as May 22, 2025.
If a disruption occurs, the Vital Statistics Agency’s service availability including the delivery and receipt of regular and courier mail may be significantly impacted.
The Agency will continue to monitor the postal situation and provide updates to this webpage with details regarding how to access services.

Fees for Birth Certificates