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Death Registration and Certificates

Vital Statistics Agency (Government of BC)

Information about death certificates: how to register a death in BC, how to order a death certificate, and how to change a death record.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Births (registration and certificates)

Vital Statistics Agency (Government of BC)

Information about birth registration services and birth certificates.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Marriage (registration and certificates)

Vital Statistics Agency (Government of BC)

Provides information on marriage registration and certificates. Find out how to marry in British Columbia, order a marriage certificate, change a marriage record, and search for a marriage licence issuer or marriage commissioner.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Legal Changes of Name

Vital Statistics Agency (Government of BC)

Provides information on how to legally change your name.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Wills Registry

Vital Statistics Agency (Government of BC)

A “wills notice” identifies that a will has been registered and describes the person who made the will, where it’s located, and the date of the will. This website explains how to file one, how to search for one, and when to request one.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Birth, Adoption, Death, Marriage and Divorce

Vital Statistics Agency (Government of BC)

Provides information to help you register and order certificates for vital events, such as a birth, death, or marriage. Also provides online application for certificates.

Last reviewed March 2024