Visit Service Ontario to apply for a marriage, birth or death certificate. Read all instructions carefully. Certificates are vital records and, in most cases, applicants must meet certain conditions and eligibility requirements. The Office of the Registrar General issues and mails certificates.
Marriage Certificates
A marriage certificate is a legal document showing proof of marriage. Please wait approximately 10 to 15 weeks after the date of marriage to apply. This allows time for the Ministry to Government Services to receive and register your Record of Marriage. Applications submitted online will arrive within 15 days.
Get information about applying for a marriage licence and name change options.
Birth Certificate
A birth certificate is a foundation identity document required to apply for other forms of identification, such as a health card or social insurance number.
New parents can take advantage of the newborn registration option available through Service Canada, applications submitted online will typically arrive within 15 days.
Death Certificate
A death certificate is required to:
- settle estates,
- access insurance benefits,
- access or terminate other government services (i.e., health card, pension, voter registration), and
- conduct genealogy searches.
Please note that death certificates can only be obtained through Service Ontario, applications submitted online will typically arrive within 15 days. Funeral homes can issue a statement of death only.
Contact Information
For more information, contact the City of Burlington or the Office of the Registrar General.
Vital Statistics Inquiries 905-335-7803
Automated Information Line 905-335-7836
Office of the Registrar General
P. O. Box 4600
189 Red River Rd .
Toll-free in Ontario: 1-800-461-2156
Toronto and outside Ontario: 416-325-8305