Frequently Asked Questions
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Ontario Certificate
Ontario Birth Certificates QuestionsWhat is a guarantor?
I laminated my birth certificate is that okay?
Does my birth certificate expire?
Can I get a Canadian passport with out my birth certificate?
Is it possible for my child to travel before he is registered?
What is the difference between a short form and long form birth certificate?
What do I need to get married?
How do you register a marriage?
Is there an age limit to get married?
Can anyone perform a marriage?
Can I obtain a death certificate for anyone?
Can I get a death certificate for a deceased relative who died about a century ago?
Quebec Certificate
General Quebec Certificate Questions
Can I apply for a certificate that is not my own?
Does my birth certificate expire?
Can I get a Canadian passport with out my birth certificate?
Is it possible for my child to travel before he is registered?
What is the difference between a short form and long form birth certificate?
What do I need to get married?
Is there an age limit to get married?
Can anyone perform a marriage?
Why do I need to obtain a death certificate for a relative?
Alberta Certificate
General Alberta Questions
How long will it take to receive my certificate?
Alberta Birth Certificates Questions
Can I request a birth certificate for anyone?
I don’t live in Alberta; can I still obtain a birth certificate?
What do I need to get married?
How do you register a marriage?
Is there an age limit to get married?
Can I get a marriage license issued to another person?
Can I obtain a death certificate for anyone?
British Columbia Certificate
Birth Certificate Questions
What is the difference between a short-form and a long-form birth certificate?
Can anyone obtain a birth certificate?
Marriage Certificate Questions
How old must I be to get married in British Columbia?
If I was married outside B.C. can I still register my marriage?
How do I register a marriage in the province?
Can I submit an application for a marriage certificate that is not my own?
Can I apply for a death certificate of any person?
Can’t I just get confirmation on whether a person is deceased or not?