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Vital Statistics

The Vital Statistics Division of Service Nova Scotia is responsible for registration of vital events of birth, death, marriage, stillbirth and domestic partnership which occur in the province of Nova Scotia.

New Bundled Birth Service

New Bundled Birth Service

Accessing government services related to the birth of your child is easy and convenient. When you register the birth of your child, you can apply for multiple government benefits and services at the same time.

Birth

Nova Scotia Birth Certificate

Find information on how to register the birth of your baby, order a birth certificate and other services related to having a baby.

Death

After the loss of a love one

Find information on what you need to do if you are dealing with the affairs of the deceased.

Marriage

Rings

Learn more about what you need to do to get married in Nova Scotia.

Domestic Partnership

Two persons who are living in a conjugal relationship may make the declaration of a Domestic Partnership.

Genealogy

Folder

Birth, marriage and death records are held by Vital Statistics and by Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management.

Changing Your Name

You can apply to change your own name, spouse's name or, make an application to change your child's name.

Changing Your Sex Designation

Birth certificate

Find information on how you can apply for a change to your sex designation on your birth registration

Vital Statistics Fees

Vital Statistics Fees

This section has information on fees associated with Vital Statistics services.