Saskatchewan · Identity and documents
Order or replace a birth certificate in Saskatchewan
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Short answer
Saskatchewan birth certificates are issued by eHealth Saskatchewan Vital Statistics. You can apply online, by mail or courier, or at the front desk in Regina. You need government ID and details about the birth and the parents. A long form certificate costs $40 and a short form costs $35. The site shows which week's orders are being processed.
Official link
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Who can apply
You can apply for your own certificate if you are 15 or older. A parent on the birth registration can apply for a child under 18, and legal custodians and guardians can also apply.
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Steps
The fastest way is the online application. Incomplete applications are the most common reason for delays.
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What you need
Have the person's name, birth date and place of birth, details about the parents, and either one piece of government ID or two other pieces of ID with your signature.
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Cost
A long form birth certificate, which lists the parents, costs $40. It is the best choice for children 16 and under.
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A short form birth certificate, without parents' details, costs $35.
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A copy of the original birth registration costs $55. It is mostly used abroad and cannot be used as personal ID.
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How long it takes
When we checked, eHealth Saskatchewan was processing birth certificate requests received at the end of September 2026. The page shows the current date.
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Where to go
You can also mail or courier a completed Birth certificate application form to eHealth Saskatchewan, or apply at the front desk at 1901 Scarth St. in Regina, weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Good to know
Payment is by Visa or Mastercard, debit or credit.
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Questions people ask
Which Saskatchewan birth certificate do I need for my child?
The long form. eHealth Saskatchewan says it is the best choice for children 16 and younger, and schools and government agencies often ask for it.
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Can I apply for a Saskatchewan birth certificate online?
Yes. Applying online is one of eHealth Saskatchewan's tips for faster processing. You can also check the status of an order online.
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Who can order a Saskatchewan birth certificate?
The person named on it if they are 15 or older, a parent listed on the registration if the child is under 18, or a legal custodian or guardian. Other applicants may need extra documents.
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In every province and territory
The same service across Canada: who handles it and the official link. Saskatchewan 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. |
| SaskatchewanThis page | 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 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 Saskatchewan", checked 13 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/birth-certificate/saskatchewan