Northwest Territories · Identity and documents
Order or replace a birth certificate in Northwest Territories
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Short answer
NWT birth certificates are issued by the Registrar General of Vital Statistics in Inuvik, only for births that happened in the Northwest Territories. Send the Application for Birth Certificate through eServices, by email, by fax when paying by credit card, by mail, or in person. A certificate costs $26.00. The person named, a parent, a legal representative or an authorized agent can order.
Who handles it
Vital Statistics, Health Services Administration Office (Department of Health and Social Services)
Handles it in Northwest Territories.
Official link
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Who can apply
Certificates are only issued for births that took place in the Northwest Territories.
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The person named, the parents listed on the registration, a legal representative, a child or grandchild, or anyone with written authorization can order.
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Steps
Fill in the Application for Birth Certificate and send it online through eServices, by email to hsa@gov.nt.ca, by fax if paying by credit card, or by mail to the Health Services Administration Office in Inuvik.
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Cost
A birth certificate costs $26.00. A restricted photocopy costs $39.00, needs a reason, and is released only if the Registrar General agrees.
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Pay by credit card, cheque or money order made out to the Government of the NWT.
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Where to go
You can also apply in person at the Health Services Administration Office, 107 Mackenzie Road, IDC Building, 2nd floor, in Inuvik.
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Questions people ask
How much is a birth certificate in the NWT?
A birth certificate costs $26.00. A restricted photocopy of the registration costs $39.00 and is only released with a reason, at the Registrar General's discretion.
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Can I order an NWT birth certificate online?
Yes. You can submit the application through the GNWT eServices portal. Email, fax, mail and in-person options are also available.
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Who can order an NWT birth certificate?
The person named, the parents on the registration, a legal representative, a child or grandchild, or someone with written authorization. People who need it for court, an adoption or an estate, Crown officers and approved government departments can also order one.
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Who do I contact about an NWT birth certificate?
Call the Health Services Administration Office toll-free at 1-800-661-0830, Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or email hsa@gov.nt.ca.
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In every province and territory
The same service across Canada: who handles it and the official link. Northwest Territories is marked.
| Province or territory | Who handles it | Official link | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Vital Statistics Agency (Government of British Columbia) | How to orderchecked | |
| Alberta | Alberta registry agents (Vital Statistics, Government of Alberta) | Order a certificatechecked | Order through a registry agent; applications mailed directly to Vital Statistics are not processed. |
| Saskatchewan | eHealth Saskatchewan (Vital Statistics) | Order a birth certificatechecked | |
| Manitoba | Vital Statistics Branch (Government of Manitoba) | Order a certificate onlinechecked | |
| Ontario | ServiceOntario (Office of the Registrar General) | Order a birth certificatechecked | Order directly from ServiceOntario; third-party sites charge extra. |
| Quebec | Directeur de l'état civil | Order a certificate onlinechecked | Only the person named in the act, or someone who can show an interest, can order it. |
| New Brunswick | Vital Statistics (Service New Brunswick) | Order a birth certificatechecked | |
| Nova Scotia | Vital Statistics (Service Nova Scotia) | Order a birth certificatechecked | |
| Prince Edward Island | Vital Statistics (Government of PEI) | None on record | |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Vital Statistics Division (Government Services, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador) | Order a birth certificatechecked | |
| Yukon | Vital Statistics (Government of Yukon) | None on record | Only for births that happened in the Yukon. |
| Northwest TerritoriesThis page | Vital Statistics, Health Services Administration Office (Department of Health and Social Services) | Order a birth certificatechecked | |
| Nunavut | Nunavut Vital Statistics (Department of Health) | Order a certificatechecked | Births before April 1, 1999 are held by the Northwest Territories; order those from the NWT. |
Cite this page
Canada Service Map, "Order a birth certificate in Northwest Territories", checked 13 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/birth-certificate/northwest-territories