Important Notice: Due to the Canada Post service interruption, mail delivery may be delayed. For updates and alternative options for submitting your application, please visit the Canada Post Service Disruption Impact on Health and Social Services page.
Who can order a birth certificate?
- the person named on the birth registration
- individuals recorded as parents on the birth registration
- a legal representative (e.g. guardian, solicitor or legal agent) of the person whose name appears on the birth registration
- a child or grandchild of the person whose birth is registered.
- an agent, or any other person, on the written authorization of the person concerned or the parents
- a person who requires the certificate for use in a court of law, for adoption or for settlement of an estate
- an officer of the Crown for official purposes
- government departments approved by the Director of Vital Statistics, when required for legal or other legitimate purposes.
To order a birth certificate:
- Complete and submit the Application for Birth Certificate form:
- online, using eServices;
- email to hsa@gov.nt.ca;
- fax if paying by credit card only: 1-867-777-3197
- mail to:
Health Services Administration Office
Health and Social Services
Bag #9
Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0
Prerequisites
- Certificate can only be issued for births that occurred in the Northwest Territories.
Forms
- Application for Certificate of Birth
- eServices Portal
- PDF
Available online or you can request a copy from the Registrar General of Vital Statistics, Health Services Administration Office.
Fees
- Birth certificates are $26.00. $39.00 for a Restricted Photocopy.
- A reason for requesting a Restricted Photocopy must be provided, and it will only be released at the discretion of the Registrar General of Vital Statistics.
- Pay by credit card, cheque or money order (payable to Government of the NWT).
Contact this Service
Phone: 1-800-661-0830 (toll free)
Email: hsa@gov.nt.ca
Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Sending the Completed Form…
Mail to:
Registrar General of Vital Statistics
Health Services Administration Office
Department of Health and Social Services
Bag #9
Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0
Fax (if paying by credit card only):
1-867-777-3197
In person:
Registrar General of Vital Statistics
Health Services Administration Office
Department of Health and Social Services
107 Mackenzie Road / IDC Building, 2nd Floor