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Order or replace a birth certificate in Newfoundland and Labrador

Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, checked

Short answer

Order a Newfoundland and Labrador birth certificate online through Vital Statistics, by mail, or in person at 149 Smallwood Drive in Mount Pearl. It costs $30 online or $35 by mail or in person. You must be the person named and at least 16, a parent of a child under 19, or have consent or another right to apply. Regular processing takes up to 5 business days plus shipping.

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Who can apply

  • You can apply for your own certificate if you are at least 16, or for your child until the child turns 19. A guardian, a designated agent or someone with a court order can also apply with proof.

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Steps

  1. Order online through the Vital Statistics Division online service for births registered in the province, and pay by credit or debit card.

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What you need

  • When applying by mail or in person, show one piece of photo ID, or two other pieces of ID with at least one showing your signature or address.

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  • Give the person's name, date and place of birth, sex, parents' names, your address and phone number, your relationship to the person, and why you need the certificate.

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Cost

  • A birth certificate costs $35, or $30 if you order online. By mail, pay by cheque or money order to the Newfoundland Exchequer Account, or by Visa or MasterCard.

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How long it takes

  • Regular processing can take up to 5 business days, not counting shipping. Delays can happen when volumes are high or details do not match the records.

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Where to go

  • You can also apply in person at 149 Smallwood Drive, Mount Pearl, or mail a completed application form to the Vital Statistics Division.

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Good to know

  • Certificates come in short and long form. The short form does not show the parents' names, so say which type and how many you need.

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Questions people ask

How much is a birth certificate in Newfoundland and Labrador?

It costs $30 when you order online and $35 by mail or in person.

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How long does it take to get a birth certificate in Newfoundland and Labrador?

Regular processing takes up to 5 business days, plus shipping. Vital Statistics says delays may happen when it is busy.

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Can I get a Newfoundland and Labrador birth certificate the same day?

The province encourages online orders, but counter service is offered when you need a document right away. The office is at 149 Smallwood Drive, Mount Pearl.

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Can someone else order my birth certificate online?

Only with your signed consent form, and only if they have known you for at least a year, are your lawyer, or work for a social support organization helping you. Otherwise they must apply by mail or in person.

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Who do I call about a birth certificate in Newfoundland and Labrador?

Call Vital Statistics at 709-729-3308, or toll-free at 1-855-729-3380, during regular business hours.

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In every province and territory

The same service across Canada: who handles it and the official link. Newfoundland and Labrador is marked.

Province or territoryWho handles itOfficial linkGood to know
British ColumbiaVital Statistics Agency (Government of British Columbia)How to orderchecked
AlbertaAlberta registry agents (Vital Statistics, Government of Alberta)Order a certificatechecked Order through a registry agent; applications mailed directly to Vital Statistics are not processed.
SaskatchewaneHealth Saskatchewan (Vital Statistics)Order a birth certificatechecked
ManitobaVital Statistics Branch (Government of Manitoba)Order a certificate onlinechecked
OntarioServiceOntario (Office of the Registrar General)Order a birth certificatechecked Order directly from ServiceOntario; third-party sites charge extra.
QuebecDirecteur de l'état civilOrder a certificate onlinechecked Only the person named in the act, or someone who can show an interest, can order it.
New BrunswickVital Statistics (Service New Brunswick)Order a birth certificatechecked
Nova ScotiaVital Statistics (Service Nova Scotia)Order a birth certificatechecked
Prince Edward IslandVital Statistics (Government of PEI)None on record
Newfoundland and LabradorThis pageVital Statistics Division (Government Services, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador)Order a birth certificatechecked
YukonVital Statistics (Government of Yukon)None on recordOnly for births that happened in the Yukon.
Northwest TerritoriesVital Statistics, Health Services Administration Office (Department of Health and Social Services)Order a birth certificatechecked
NunavutNunavut Vital Statistics (Department of Health)Order a certificatechecked Births before April 1, 1999 are held by the Northwest Territories; order those from the NWT.

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Canada Service Map, "Order a birth certificate in Newfoundland and Labrador", checked 13 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/birth-certificate/newfoundland-and-labrador