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Order a copy of a birth, marriage or death registration

February 12, 2026

Order a copy of a birth, marriage or death registration

We hold archived original Ontario birth, marriage and death registrations

We have:

  • Births: 1869 to 1919
  • Marriages: 1869 to 1944
  • Deaths: 1869 to 1954

ServiceOntario holds registrations for years after these dates. You can order a copy through the Office of the Registrar General.

How to order a certified copy of a registration

Certified copies of a birth, marriage or death registration guarantees that they’re a true copy of the original, just like an original certificate. A certified copy is often required when submitting documentation for legal purposes.

To order a certified copy, you need to provide the following information:

  • Name of the individual(s)
  • Date of the event
  • Registration number

Visit our Birth, marriage and death registration topic page to learn how to find this information online and submit your order.