Ministry of Government Services: Services for Individuals

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Certificates

You may receive application forms from the Office of the Registrar General, or in-person from our Toronto office. You can pick up (only) forms for birth, marriage or death certificates from Government Information Centres located across the province.

NEW! Online Birth Certificate Application

From desktop to doorstep in 15 business days or your money back!

Use the online application to apply for a birth certificate any time of the day or night. Our service guarantee promises that you will receive your certificate(s) in 15 business days or your money back! Some terms and conditions apply.

If you are applying for a birth certificate for an individual age nine or older, guarantor information is required. The guarantor is not required to sign your application, but must give you permission to provide his or her information.

You may also complete this form online and print it. Mail or fax the completed form to the Office of the Registrar General or bring it in person to one of our counter locations. The service guarantee does not apply to applications submitted by mail, fax or in person.

If you are unable to complete the online form at this time you may print a birth certificate application form.

NEW! Online Marriage and Death Certificate Applications

These forms are used by individuals to request proof of registration (certificates, certified copies) of marriages or deaths occurring in Ontario. Use the Office of the Registrar General's online service to apply for marriage and death certificates any time of day or night. The form can be filled in online, printed, mailed or faxed to the Office of the Registrar General, or brought in person to one of our counter locations with the appropriate fee for processing.

Request for Marriage Certificate (11078E)

Request for Death Certificate (11075E) (*pdf)

Marriage Licence Application (11018) (*pdf)

The Marriage Licence Application is completed by individuals wishing to purchase a Marriage Licence to be married in Ontario. The form will only be accepted by completing the information and taking it in person to an Ontario Marriage Licence issuer. You will need to bring with you identification, such as a birth certificate (along with any change of name certificates), current passport, Record of Immigrant Landing or Canadian citizenship card, along with photo identification, for both the bride and the groom. Contact your City/Municipality Clerk's Office for the location of the Marriage Licence Issuer nearest you and any further requirements.

Statement of Sole Responsibility (*pdf)
This form is one of the forms required when getting remarried in Ontario after a divorce. Get further information here.

These forms are available upon request through the Office of the Registrar General. To request the following forms, please call 1-800-461-2156 or 1-416-325-8305.

Formal name change application (adults)
Formal name change application (children)
Electing to change to a partner´s or spouse´s surname application
Resuming a surname application
Amendments application

Visit the Government of Ontario Central Forms Web site for text versions of the above form(s).

Telephone Service: For general ministry information, call (416) 326-8555 or Toll free 1-800-268-1142 (in Ontario).
For consumer information and advice: (416) 326-8800 or Toll free1-800-889-9768.
TTY/Teletypewriter users only: (416) 325-3408 or Toll free 1-800-268-7095.

Please send your comments, feedback and inquiries to: InfoMGS@mgs.gov.on.ca

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