Quebec · Identity and documents
Order or replace a birth certificate in Quebec
Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, checked
Short answer
Order a Québec birth certificate from the Directeur de l'état civil online with DEClic!, by mail, or at a Service Québec office that offers civil status services. Only people named in the birth record, or who can show an interest, can apply. Online, a certificate costs $38.50 with normal processing (10 business days) or $75.00 with accelerated processing (3 business days).
Who handles it
Handles it in Quebec.
Only the person named in the act, or someone who can show an interest, can order it.
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Who can apply
A birth certificate can only go to people named in the birth record or to people who show a valid interest. A parent named in the record can apply at any age of the child.
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Steps
To order online you need a Government Authentication Service identifier, which you can create during the order, and a Visa or MasterCard credit card. Debit cards are not accepted online.
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What you need
Québec issues both a certificate and a copy of an act. The certificate holds the key details most organizations need and costs less, so ask the organization which one it accepts.
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Cost
Online or through DEClic! Comptoir, a certificate costs $38.50 with normal processing and $75.00 with accelerated processing. By mail it costs $55.00 or $82.25. A copy of an act costs $46.75 online.
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Registering a birth is free if the Declaration of Birth reaches the Directeur de l'état civil within 30 days of the birth. Late declarations have fees.
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How long it takes
Normal processing takes 10 business days and the document comes by regular mail. Accelerated processing takes 3 business days and is sent by Xpresspost within Canada. Delivery time is extra.
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For a newborn, the birth must be entered in the register first. That takes 15 business days after a complete Declaration of Birth is received, and there is no faster option.
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Where to go
You can order online, by mail, or at a Service Québec office that provides Directeur de l'état civil services through DEClic! Comptoir.
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Questions people ask
How much is a birth certificate in Québec?
$38.50 online with normal processing, or $75.00 with accelerated processing. Mailed applications cost more, $55.00 or $82.25.
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How long does it take to get a Québec birth certificate?
About 10 business days with normal processing or 3 business days with accelerated processing, plus delivery. For a recent birth, add the time needed to register it.
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Can I order a Québec birth certificate online?
Yes, through DEClic!. You need a Government Authentication Service identifier and a Visa or MasterCard credit card. Ordering online costs less than by mail.
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Can I order a birth certificate for someone else in Québec?
Only if you can show an interest. Give your reason on the form and attach proof such as a power of attorney or a will. If you need to attach a document, apply by mail or at a counter, not online.
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In every province and territory
The same service across Canada: who handles it and the official link. Quebec 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. |
| QuebecThis page | 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 Territories | 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 or replace a birth certificate in Quebec", checked 13 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/birth-certificate/quebec