--- title: "Order or replace a birth certificate in Saskatchewan" url: "https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/birth-certificate/saskatchewan" description: "Order a birth certificate in Saskatchewan: handled by eHealth Saskatchewan (Vital Statistics). Compare all 13 provinces and territories. From official sources." site: "Canada Service Map" author: "Mahmoud Halat" publisher: "Space & Story" lastReviewed: "2026-10-13" licence: "Built entirely from public data: open data and official government pages. Each record keeps the licence of its source, listed at https://canadaservicemap.ca/data." --- # Order or replace a birth certificate in Saskatchewan Saskatchewan · Identity and documents Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, checked 13 October 2026. Not a government website. The official page always has the final word. ## 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. Who handles it: [eHealth Saskatchewan (Vital Statistics)](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/ehealth-saskatchewan). Handles it in Saskatchewan. ## Official links - [Order a birth certificate](https://www.ehealthsask.ca/residents/birth-marriage-death-certificates/birth-certificates), checked 12 October 2026 ## 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. Source: [ehealthsask.ca](https://www.ehealthsask.ca/residents/birth-marriage-death-certificates/birth-certificates), checked 13 October 2026. ## Steps 1. The fastest way is the online application. Incomplete applications are the most common reason for delays. Source: [ehealthsask.ca](https://www.ehealthsask.ca/residents/birth-marriage-death-certificates/birth-certificates), checked 13 October 2026. ## 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. Source: [ehealthsask.ca](https://www.ehealthsask.ca/residents/birth-marriage-death-certificates/birth-certificates), checked 13 October 2026. ## Cost - A long form birth certificate, which lists the parents, costs $40. It is the best choice for children 16 and under. Source: [ehealthsask.ca](https://www.ehealthsask.ca/residents/birth-marriage-death-certificates/birth-certificates), checked 13 October 2026. - A short form birth certificate, without parents' details, costs $35. Source: [ehealthsask.ca](https://www.ehealthsask.ca/residents/birth-marriage-death-certificates/birth-certificates), checked 13 October 2026. - A copy of the original birth registration costs $55. It is mostly used abroad and cannot be used as personal ID. Source: [ehealthsask.ca](https://www.ehealthsask.ca/residents/birth-marriage-death-certificates/birth-certificates), checked 13 October 2026. ## 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. Source: [ehealthsask.ca](https://www.ehealthsask.ca/residents/birth-marriage-death-certificates/birth-certificates), checked 13 October 2026. ## 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. Source: [ehealthsask.ca](https://www.ehealthsask.ca/residents/birth-marriage-death-certificates/birth-certificates), checked 13 October 2026. ## Good to know - Payment is by Visa or Mastercard, debit or credit. Source: [ehealthsask.ca](https://www.ehealthsask.ca/residents/birth-marriage-death-certificates/birth-certificates), checked 13 October 2026. ## 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](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/birth-certificate/british-columbia) | Vital Statistics Agency (Government of British Columbia) | [How to order](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/birth-adoption/births/birth-certificates), checked 12 October 2026 | | | [Alberta](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/birth-certificate/alberta) | Alberta registry agents (Vital Statistics, Government of Alberta) | [Order a certificate](https://www.alberta.ca/order-birth-certificate), checked 12 October 2026 | Order through a registry agent; applications mailed directly to Vital Statistics are not processed. | | Saskatchewan (this page) | eHealth Saskatchewan (Vital Statistics) | [Order a birth certificate](https://www.ehealthsask.ca/residents/birth-marriage-death-certificates/birth-certificates), checked 12 October 2026 | | | [Manitoba](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/birth-certificate/manitoba) | Vital Statistics Branch (Government of Manitoba) | [Order a certificate online](https://vitalstats.gov.mb.ca/online_certificate_application.html), checked 12 October 2026 | | | [Ontario](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/birth-certificate/ontario) | ServiceOntario (Office of the Registrar General) | [Order a birth certificate](https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-or-replace-ontario-birth-certificate), checked 12 October 2026 | Order directly from ServiceOntario; third-party sites charge extra. | | [Quebec](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/birth-certificate/quebec) | Directeur de l'état civil | [Order a certificate online](https://services.etatcivil.gouv.qc.ca/declic2/IndexCourtier.aspx?lang=en), checked 12 October 2026 | Only the person named in the act, or someone who can show an interest, can order it. | | [New Brunswick](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/birth-certificate/new-brunswick) | Vital Statistics (Service New Brunswick) | [Order a birth certificate](https://www.pxw1.snb.ca/snb9000/product.aspx?productid=A001PSN6000&l=e), checked 12 October 2026 | | | [Nova Scotia](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/birth-certificate/nova-scotia) | Vital Statistics (Service Nova Scotia) | [Order a birth certificate](https://www.novascotia.ca/apply-birth-certificate), checked 12 October 2026 | | | [Prince Edward Island](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/birth-certificate/prince-edward-island) | Vital Statistics (Government of PEI) | None on record | | | [Newfoundland and Labrador](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/birth-certificate/newfoundland-and-labrador) | Vital Statistics Division (Government Services, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador) | [Order a birth certificate](https://www.gov.nl.ca/gs/birth/birth-certificate/), checked 12 October 2026 | | | [Yukon](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/birth-certificate/yukon) | Vital Statistics (Government of Yukon) | None on record | Only for births that happened in the Yukon. | | [Northwest Territories](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/birth-certificate/northwest-territories) | Vital Statistics, Health Services Administration Office (Department of Health and Social Services) | [Order a birth certificate](https://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/en/services/order-birth-certificate), checked 12 October 2026 | | | [Nunavut](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/birth-certificate/nunavut) | Nunavut Vital Statistics (Department of Health) | [Order a certificate](https://www.gov.nu.ca/en/identification-and-certificates/birth-certificate), checked 12 October 2026 | Births before April 1, 1999 are held by the Northwest Territories; order those from the NWT. | ## 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. Source: [ehealthsask.ca](https://www.ehealthsask.ca/residents/birth-marriage-death-certificates/birth-certificates), checked 13 October 2026. ### 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. Source: [ehealthsask.ca](https://www.ehealthsask.ca/residents/birth-marriage-death-certificates/birth-certificates), checked 13 October 2026. ### 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. Source: [ehealthsask.ca](https://www.ehealthsask.ca/residents/birth-marriage-death-certificates/birth-certificates), checked 13 October 2026. ## More - [Order a birth certificate in every province and territory](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/birth-certificate) - [Public services in Saskatchewan](https://canadaservicemap.ca/provinces/saskatchewan) - [Get or renew a passport](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/passport) - [Get a Social Insurance Number (SIN)](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/sin) - [Get proof of Canadian citizenship](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/citizenship-certificate) - [Apply for Indian status or a status card](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/status-card) - [Order a death certificate](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/death-certificate) - [Order a marriage certificate](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/marriage-certificate) ## 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