Birth Certificate
Service New Brunswick
Overview
The Vital Statistics Branch registers births and provides birth certificates of births that have occurred in the Province of New Brunswick.
Eligibility
Who is Entitled to Apply For a Birth Certificate?
• You, if you are the person named on the birth certificate. You must be at least 16 years of age.
• The parent(s) of a child under 16 years of age. Parent(s) must be listed on the birth record or provide court documents proving parentage.
• The parent(s) of a child over 16 years of age who is mentally incapable. Proof is required such as a court document or letter from a physician.
• A person who has written authorization (consent) of the person named on the birth certificate.
• A person who has been granted guardianship – proof is required.
• A person with a court order – proof is required.
• A person who requires it to comply with a specific Act or Regulation – proof is required.
• If you are applying for the certificate of a deceased individual, proof of death is required.
Description
The information required to obtain a birth certificate: name of individual (if married, maiden name), date of birth, place of birth, father's name, Father’s place of birth, mother's full maiden name and given names, mother’s place of birth, relationship to person named on certificate, reason why certificate is requested, daytime phone number and return address. Birth certificates are available in short form or in a long form.
The short form copy of a birth certificate includes;
name of individual
date of birth
place of birth
sex
registration date
registration number, and
date issued.
The long form includes;
name of individual
date of birth
place of birth
sex
registration date
registration number
date issued, plus
the names, and the province or country of birth, of the parents.
Method of Payment: Cheque payable to Service New Brunswick, Visa, or MasterCard or American Express (expiry date and signature required).
Changes To Fees
This document provides the rationale supporting changes to fees, associated revenue information, and the legal authority:
VitalStatisticsRegistryFeb152016.pdf
Fees
Unless otherwise specified, Fees exclude the harmonized sales tax (HST).
| Fee Description | Rate in $ | Effective Date YYYY-MM-DD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificates (HST not applicable) | |||
| In Person / Mail Applications | 45.00 | 2016-02-16 | |
| Online Applications | 40.00 | 2016-02-16 | |
| Contact Information | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| Contact SNB | [email protected] | |
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Fredericton
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Forms
Some forms may require the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Please fill, print and send form(s) to the mailing address provided on the form or in the Service Contact section.