Manitoba
Government Issued Certificates

Three Easy Steps

Ordering your replacement certificate is fast & easy. Simply:

1. Complete, print and sign the appropriate request form;
2. Fax, Scan and Email or Mail your completed and signed form; and
3. Receive your certificate by mail or courier.

For information, pricing and ordering, please click on the appropriate certificate:

Birth Certificate
Marriage Certificate
Death Certificate

Birth Certificate

New Security-Enhanced Birth Certificates

On January 21st, 2008, Manitoba introduced a new, more secure and durable birth certificate. The new certificate is made of high-security plastic, making it extremely durable and enabling more than 20 security features. The previous paper birth certificates are no longer available.

Although there is no requirement to do so at this time, Manitoban born residents may order a new format birth certificate. While the old certificates will not be invalidated, in some instances, where identity security is of utmost importance, citizens may be asked by other agencies to provide the new more secure document as proof of identity or citizenship. Vital Statistics will not exchange a pre-2008 certificate free of charge.

• The new certificate is 125 mm wide by 176 mm high.
• It is designed to discourage people from carrying it in their wallet or purse (thousands of certificates are reported lost or stolen every month).
• The stock for the new document is high security polymer (plastic).
• The certificate has:
  • Two transparent windows — one with a colour shifting property and one with three floating maple leaves;
  • Unique watermark/shadow features — maple leaves; Canada geese;
  • Thread feature containing the word “CANADA” repeated;
  • Tactile printing similar to that found on Canadian currency;
  • Colour shifting window with the word “CANADA” in three waves below the clear window containing the maple leaves (purple/green); and
  • Contains the provincial/territorial coat of arms in colour with the jurisdiction’s seal and a signature.
  • The new design also contains certain forensic features that assist authorities in determining the validity of the document.

A wallet size certificate is no longer available.

Certificates

Family Information Certificate

The family information certificate contains the individual’s name, date of birth, place of birth, sex, parent(s) name(s) and their birthplace(s).

Individual Information Certificate

The individual information certificate contains the individual’s name, date of birth, place of birth and sex.

Certified Copy of Birth Registration

This a photocopy of the actual birth registration as filled in by the parents. It is legally the most complete document. The photocopy is certified as a true copy of the original.

NOTE: Certified copies are rarely needed by citizens and are, by law, for restricted use only. They are generally only required for court or consulate purposes. They are not recommended for use as identification purposes.

If you are applying for a birth certificate to support an application for other identification such as a Passport, Drivers Licence etc., please check with them to ensure you obtain the correct certificate. Changes cannot be made once an order has been placed.

Who Can Apply For a Birth Certificate?

Birth Certificates may be released to:

1. The person whose birth is registered; or
2. A person whose name appears as a parent on the registration of the birth; or
3. A guardian of the person whose birth is registered (custodial guardians must provide a copy of guardianship papers); or
4. A person who has written authorization from a person described above.

Fees & Processing Times

• Regular Service - 15 to 20 business days average processing and mailing time - $72.25 each (includes all taxes and mailing costs)
• Rush Service to Canada - 5 to 8 business days average processing and courier time - $35.00 additional courier cost (includes multiple certificates)
• Rush Service to U.S.A. - 5 to 8 business days average processing and courier time - $45.00 additional courier cost (includes multiple certificates)
  

The above fees include all processing fees, shipping fees and GST. The fees include the government agency’s cost for searching the records. If no record of the event is found, the fees are applied to the search cost.
All Birth Certificates are shipped directly from the Manitoba Department of Vital Statistics.

Due to high volume, the Manitoba Vital Statistics Agency is currently experiencing delays in processing applications. Certificates are currently taking approximately 4 to 6 weeks to be processed and mailed.

Birth Certificate Request Form

You will need Acrobat Reader to view the Birth Certificate request form. If you do not have Acrobat Reader or need to upgrade your Acrobat Reader, please click on 'Get Acrobat Reader' to download this free program.

Marriage Certificate

Certificates

Large Certificate

Contains the full names of the couple or individuals, their birthdates and birthplaces, date of marriage, place of marriage, registration number, and date of registration.

Certified Copy of Marriage Registration

This a photocopy of the actual marriage registration. It is legally the most complete document. The photocopy is certified as a true copy of the original.

NOTE: Certified copies are rarely needed by citizens and are, by law, for restricted use only. They are generally only required for court or consulate purposes. They are not recommended for use as identification purposes.

Who Can Apply For a Marriage Certificate?

Marriage Certificates may be released to:

1. Either party of the marriage; or
2. If both parties to the marriage are deceased, a child or parent of either party; or
3. A person who has written authorization from a person described above.

Fees & Processing Times

• Regular Service - 15 to 20 business days average processing and mailing time - $72.25 each (includes all taxes and mailing costs)
• Rush Service to Canada - 5 to 8 business days average processing and courier time - $35.00 additional courier cost (includes multiple certificates)
• Rush Service to U.S.A. - 5 to 8 business days average processing and courier time - $45.00 additional courier cost (includes multiple certificates)

The above fees include all processing fees, shipping fees and GST. The fees include the government agency’s cost for searching the records. If no record of the event is found, the fees are applied to the search cost.

All Marriage Certificates are shipped directly from the Manitoba Department of Vital Statistics.

Is the Certificate of Marriage required to apply for a divorce?

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Due to high volume, the Manitoba Vital Statistics Agency is currently experiencing delays in processing applications. Certificates are currently taking approximately 4 to 6 weeks to be processed and mailed.

Marriage Certificate Request Form

You will need Acrobat Reader to view the Marriage Certificate request form. If you do not have Acrobat Reader or need to upgrade your Acrobat Reader, please click on 'Get Acrobat Reader' to download this free program.

Death Certificate

Certificates

Large Certificate

Contains the individual’s full name, gender, date of death, place of death, place of birth, resident province, state or country, registration number, and date of registration.

Certified Copy of Death Registration

This a photocopy of the actual death registration (does not contain the cause of death). It is legally the most complete document. The photocopy is certified as a true copy of the original.

NOTE: Certified copies are rarely needed by citizens and are, by law, for restricted use only. They are generally only required for court or consulate purposes.

Who Can Apply For a Death Certificate?

Death Certificates may be released to:

1. A spouse, child, parent or sibling of the deceased; or
2. The executor or administrator of the estate of the deceased; or
3. A person who has written authorization from a person described above.

Fees & Processing Times

• Regular Service - 15 to 20 business days average processing and mailing time - $72.25 each (includes all taxes and mailing costs)
• Rush Service to Canada - 5 to 8 business days average processing and courier time - $35.00 additional courier cost (includes multiple certificates)
• Rush Service to U.S.A. - 5 to 8 business days average processing and courier time - $45.00 additional courier cost (includes multiple certificates)

The above fees include all processing fees, shipping fees and GST. The fees include the government agency’s cost for searching the records. If no record of the event is found, the fees are applied to the search cost.

All Death Certificates are shipped directly from the Manitoba Department of Vital Statistics.

Due to high volume, the Manitoba Vital Statistics Agency is currently experiencing delays in processing applications. Certificates are currently taking approximately 4 to 6 weeks to be processed and mailed.

Death Certificate Request Form

You will need Acrobat Reader to view the Death Certificate request form. If you do not have Acrobat Reader or need to upgrade your Acrobat Reader, please click on 'Get Acrobat Reader' to download this free program.