The British Columbia Vital Statistics Agency is the provincial government agency legislatively mandated to register vital events and provide certification services for all vital events occurring in the Province of British Columbia. Please note that each province in Canada maintains its own vital event registry to record vital events occurring in each province.

This Electronic Vital Statistics Services (EVSS) ordering system has been developed to make it possible for you to process citizen requests for Vital Statistics services.

NOTE: If your clients are applying for a certificate or photocopy of a registration to support an application for other identification such as a Passport, Driver's Licence, BC ID, Social Insurance Number etc, the client should check with the requesting organization to ensure they obtain the correct document. Registration Photocopies are rarely needed by citizens and are generally only required for court purposes. Photocopies cannot be used as identification. Clients interested in obtaining their time of birth or weight at birth should apply for a Genealogy Certified Birth Registration Copy.

Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) are currently operating in an unsettled job-action environment, resulting in mail delivery delays.

This postal service disruption will significantly impact The Vital Statistics Agency's ability to provide services via mail or courier delivery services.

The Vital Statistics Agency continues normal business operations however, RUSH or COURIER orders placed after May 22, 2025, may not be delivered until after the postal service disruption is resolved.

The Agency is not liable for delays or costs resulting from a mail service disruption - Fees for RUSH or COURIER service on orders placed after May 22, 2025, will not be refunded.

The Agency will continue to monitor and update this page with any changes to the Vital Statistics Agency's service options that may result from a postal service disruption.

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