Vital Statistics
Alberta Vital Statistics is responsible
for maintaining records of births, marriages and
deaths that occur in Alberta. As a Registry Agent
we process
applications for the following:
Certificate of Birth or Marriage (available
in wallet or framing size) Certificate of Death (available
in framing size only)
Certified Photographic Print of a Registration of
Birth/Stillbirth, Marriage or Death
Certified Photographic Print of a Medical Certificate of Death/Stillbirth
Certified Photographic Print of Legal Change of Name Certificate
Search letter for a birth/stillbirth, marriage or death
Who Can Apply for the Above Certificates?
Generally only the person themselves or any person
who has the written authorization of the individual
whose certificate is being requested. Lawyers and other
agencies can also make the request, as long as it is
submitted on their letterhead. If in doubt, please
check with us (403) 288-3333.
How Long Does it Take to Obtain the Certificate?
Applications for certificates are processed by the
Government the next working day and mailed out to the
applicant the next day. You can pick up the certificate
the next day, at our office, in case of an emergency. (Click
here for Pricing)
Certificates for events that occurred during the last
thirty days may not be available if the event has not
been registered. It may take up to one month for Vital
Statistics to receive birth, marriage or death information
from hospitals, ministers and funeral homes. You can
still make the application, but the certificate will
not be issued till the event information has been received
by Vital Statistics.
Vital Statistics Certificate Application Forms
If you require a Birth, Marriage or Death Certificate,
you may print the following form. Read the instructions
carefully and fill in the required information. You
can follow one of the following procedures.
Birth,
Marriage or Death Certificate (printed form)
By mail:
A PLUS REGISTRY SERVICES
101, 3604 - 52 Avenue, N.W.
Calgary Alberta, Canada
T2L 1V9
Enclose a cheque or money order for (Click
here for Pricing) each certificate ordered. Allow
2-3 weeks for delivery by mail.
By fax:
(403) 288 0391
Attach credit card number and expiry date. (Click
here for Pricing) Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery
by mail. Rush Next day – Courier charges extra, call 403-288-3333 for
details.
IMPORTANT
Documents can only be issued if the birth, stillbirth, marriage or death occurred
in Alberta.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Print clearly or type.
- Read all instructions carefully before filling in this form.
- Information must be as complete as possible. Attach a written explanation
if you cannot provide the information required in the applicable section(s).
- If a record or event cannot be found, a search for a three-year period is
carried out automatically and the applicant will be notified.
- YOU MUST ENCLOSE
A PHOTOCOPY OF YOUR IDENTIFICATION.
CERTIFICATES
Information is as recorded on the original registration filed with
Vital Statistics in Alberta.
Birth
- Issued for married women in maiden name only.
- Issued in two sizes containing the following information:
1. Wallet - 9.5 x 6.4 cm (3 3/4 x 2 1/2 in)
Full name of the individual
Date of birth
Place of birth
Sex
Registration number
Registration date
2. Framing - 21.6 x 17.8 cm (8 1/2 x 7 in)
Full name of the individual
Date of birth
Place of birth
Sex
Registration number
Registration date
Name and birthplaces (country only) of parents
Marriage
- Issued in two sizes containing the following information:
1. Wallet - 9.5 x 6.4 cm (3 3/4 x 2 1/2 in)
Name of Groom
Name of Bride
Date of Marriage
Place of Marriage
Registration Number
Registration Date
2. Framing - 21.6 x 17.8 cm (8 1/2 x 7 in)
Name of Groom
Name of Bride
Date of Marriage
Place of Marriage
Registration Number
Registration Date
Birthplace of the Groom and Bride
Death
- Issued in framing size only - 21.6 x 17.8 cm (8 1/2 x 7 in.) containing the
following information:
Name of Deceased
Age of the Deceased at time of death
Date of Death
Place of Death
Sex Martial Status
Registration Number
Registration Date
CERTIFIED PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINT
Only a certified photographic print and medical certificate are available for
a Stillbirth. Complete the Birth area if a certified photographic print of
the registration of Stillbirth is required. Complete the Death area if a medical
certificate of a Stillbirth is required.
Certified Photographic Prints can only be issued to:
Birth
-the (adult) person whose name is on the birth registration
-a person who is shown on the registration as the mother or father -the next-of-kin*
for immigration and/or citizenship purposes
-the next-of-kin*, a legal representative for court purposes (i.e. divorce,
estate matters, custody hearings, legal change of name) -any family member
for the purpose of genealogical research
-a person who needs it for the Child Welfare Act or Part 2 of the Maintenance
and Recovery Act
-a person with a court order from a judge (attach documents to application)
Marriage
-a party to the marriage
-a legal representative of a party to the marriage
-a person with a court order from a judge (attach documents to application)
Death/Stillbirth
-any family member for the purpose of genealogical research
-a person with a court order from a judge (attach documents to application)
-a person who satisfies the Director that they require it to accompany an application
to disinter a body made under this act
-a person for court purposes as required by next-of-kin*, a legal representative
of the court (i.e. estate or probate matters)
-a person for life insurance purposes as required by beneficiaries, insurers
or their legal representative
Medical Certificate or Death/Stillbirth
-Cause of death is restricted to adult next-of-kin*
-Proof of relationship is required. (If a birth certificate is supplied it
must show parentage.)
*Next-of-kin as defined in the Fatalities Inquiries Act are:
Mother,
Father,
Son,
Daughter,
Brother,
Sister,
Spouse or
Common-law Spouse.
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