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Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates
How to find birth, death and marriage certificates in Ontario.
Source : Government of Ontario.

Contact Information : Toll-free: 1-800-461-2156 Telephone: 416-325-8305 Fax
E-Mail : cbsinfo@cbs.gov.on.ca
Business Address : Office of the Registrar General P.O. Box 4600, 3rd Floor 189 Red River Road Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 6L8 Toronto Office: Macdonald Block (corner of Bay and Wellesley) 900 Bay Street, 2nd floor, (Rm M2-49) Toronto, Ontario M7A 1Y5
Opening Hours : Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Monday to Friday

Finding a Birth Registration
The Archives of Ontario holds birth registrations for the years 1869 to 1904. Birth Registrations after 1905 are still held by the Office of the Registrar General.
Source : Government of Ontario. Archives of Ontario

Contact Information : Telephone: 416-327-1527
E-Mail : reference@archives.gov.on.ca
Business Address : Archives of Ontario 77 Grenville St. Toronto, ON, M5S 1B3

Finding a Death Registration
The Archives of Ontario holds death registrations for the years 1869 to 1929. Death Registrations after 1930 are still held by the Office of the Registrar General.
Source : Government of Ontario. Archives of Ontario

Contact Information : Telephone: 416-327-1527
E-Mail : reference@archives.gov.on.ca
Business Address : Archives of Ontario 77 Grenville St. Toronto, ON, M5S 1B3

Finding a Marriage Registration
The Archives of Ontario holds marriage registrations from c. 1780 to 1919. Prior to 1869, these records are very incomplete. Marriage Registrations after 1920 are still held by the Office of the Registrar General.
Source : Government of Ontario. Archives of Ontario

Contact Information : Telephone: 416-327-1527
E-Mail : reference@archives.gov.on.ca
Business Address : Archives of Ontario 77 Grenville St. Toronto, ON, M5S 1B3

Frequently Asked Questions About Birth, Marriage and Death Registrations
Frequently Asked Questions About Birth, Marriage and Death Registrations
Source : Government of Ontario

Contact Information : Telephone: 416-327-1527
E-Mail : reference@archives.gov.on.ca
Business Address : Archives of Ontario 77 Grenville St. Toronto, ON, M5S 1B3

Health Card of a deceased person (OHIP)
This site provides information on what to do with the health card of a deceased person.
Source : Government of Ontario. Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Contact Information :

Toll free in Ontario: 1-800-268-1154
Toronto: 416-314-5518
TTY: 1-800-387-5559
Regional Offices

How do I obtain a birth, marriage or death certificate?
How do I obtain a birth, marriage or death certificate?
Source : Government of Ontario.

Contact Information : Toll-free: 1-800-461-2156 Telephone: (416) 325-8305 Fax	Application : On-line Application
E-Mail : InfoMGS@mgs.gov.on.ca
Business Address : Office of the Registrar General PO Box 4600 189 Red River Road Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6L8

Registering a Death in Ontario
This site outlines the purpose of and provides information on registering a death.
Source : Government of Ontario. Ministry of Consumer and Business Services

Contact Information : Toll-free: 1-800-268-1142 Telephone: (416) 326-8555 Toll-free TTY: 1-800-268-7095 TTY: (416) 325-3408
E-Mail : InfoMGS@mgs.gov.on.ca
Business Address : Toronto Office: Macdonald Block (corner of Bay and Wellesley) 900 Bay Street, 2nd floor, (Rm M2-49) Toronto, Ontario M7A 1Y5
Postal Address : Office of the Registrar General P.O. Box 4600, 3rd Floor 189 Red River Road Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 6L8
Opening Hours : Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Monday to Friday

Seniors Directory to Programs and Services
Directory to programs and services for seniors available in the province of Ontario.
Source : Government of Ontario. Ontario Seniors' Secretariat.

Contact Information : Toll-free: 1-888-910-1999 Toll-free TTY: 1-800-387-5559
E-Mail : infoseniors@ontario.ca
Business Address : Ontario Seniors' Secretariat 777 Bay Street, Suite 601C Toronto ON M7A 2J4

What to do when someone dies
When a relative dies, arrangements must be made quickly to settle the affairs of the deceased. This site provides information on all the steps you need to take immediately after someone dies.
Source : Government of Ontario

Canada

Cancellation of Old Age Security (OAS) and/or Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
This site provides you with Important information on how to cancel benefits following the death of a pensioner/beneficiary and possible eligibility for additional benefits for the survivors.
Source : Service Canada

What to Do Following a Death
This information sheet contains basic information that the family and legal representative should know to start settling the affairs of the deceased person.
Source : Government of Canada. Canada Revenue Agency

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