Birth Registration
When a child is born in Ontario their birth must be registered with the Government of Ontario through the Office of the Registrar General. A birth certificate is a "foundation identity document" that can be used as proof of identity and is required to apply for other forms of identification, such as social insurance numbers or health cards.
Registering a birth in The Municipality of Central Huron |
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Service Ontario in co-operation with Service Canada offer parents a fast and easy to register your child's birth online and apply for a birth certificate and Social Insurance Number at the same time. Registering using a paper process is also an option. The signature(s) of each parent named on the statement must be on the form. Where a parent(s) opt to register a child using a paper format, the statement must be sent directly to the Office of the Registrar General, 189 Red River Road, PO Box 4600, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 6L8. To complete the paper format a blank Statement of Live Birth may be accessed online at Service Ontario. Questions about the registration process can be directed to the Office of the Registrar General at 1-800-461-2156 or 1-416-325-8305. |
Obtaining a birth certificate for you or your child |
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Births that occur in the Province of Ontario are registered with the Office of the Registrar General, PO Box 4600, 189 Red River Road, Thunder Bay, P7B 6L8. Applications can be obtained from the Town Hall or can be accessed online at Service Ontario. Service standards for paper applications is 6 to 8 weeks. Online applications can be processed within 15 business days. |
Amending a birth certificate |
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If a birth has been registered in Ontario and the parents wish to amend the information recorded on the registration, application forms must be obtained from the Office of the Registrar General, 189 Red River Road, PO Box 4600, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 6L8. Additional information and applications for an amendment are available online at Service Ontario. Any questions regarding the amendment process can be directed to the ORG at 1-800-461-2156 or 1-416-325-8305. |
Obtaining a temporary birth letter or travel letter for a newborn |
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Travel letters or temporary birth letters for newborns for immediate travel purposes can be facilitated by the Office of the Registrar General at 1-800-461-2156 or 1-416-325-8305. |
Obtaining a birth certificate before the normal waiting period |
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The Office of the Registrar General offers special service when a birth certificate must be issued immediately. Immediate Service takes 2 business days for a $30.00 surcharge plus delivery. Proof of Urgency must be provided before an application will be processed and must be applied for in person at the Toronto Office located at: Service Ontario College Park, 777 Bay Street Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C8 Business Hours are: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Proof of Urgency may include:
Premium online service is also available guaranteeing the certificate in 5 business days including shipping time. |