Service Delivery Times
Please note that service delivery times are subject to change. In addition, there will be delays if any part of the application is incomplete, if the information is incorrect, if the guarantor is not valid, or if the event is not registered.
Registrations
The following timelines are for registrations that are complete and accurate. Registration documents that require further verification will result in a delay in the stated service time.
Birth:
Registration
16 weeks from date of birth
Death:
Registration
12 weeks from date of death
Marriage:
Registration
10 weeks from date of marriage
Adoption Notices:
Register or withdraw a Notice of No Contact
6 to 8 weeks
Register or withdraw a Notice of Contact Preference
6 to 8 weeks
Register or withdraw a Notice of Waiver of Protection
6 to 8 weeks
Certificates
The following timelines are for certificate applications that are complete and accurate. Certificate applications that require further verification will result in a delay in the stated service time.
Birth Certificates (provided that the birth is registered):
Online Service
15 business days (including delivery)
Premium Online Service (Online Only)
5 business days (including delivery)
Regular Service
6 to 8 weeks plus delivery
Expedited Service
10 days plus delivery
Emergency Service (Toronto Office Only)
2 days plus delivery
Please note that proof of urgency is required.
Marriage Certificates (provided that the marriage is registered):
Online Service
15 business days plus delivery
Premium Online Service (Online Only)
5 business days (including delivery)
Regular Service
6 to 8 weeks plus delivery
Expedited Service
10 days plus delivery
Emergency Service (Toronto Office Only)
2 days plus delivery
Please note that proof of urgency is required.
Death Certificates (provided that the death is registered):
Online Service
15 business days plus delivery
Premium Online Service (Online Only)
5 business days (including delivery)
Regular Service
6 to 8 weeks plus delivery
Expedited Service
10 days plus delivery
Emergency Service (Toronto Office Only)
2 days plus delivery
Please note that proof of urgency is required.
Other
The following timelines are for applications that are complete and accurate. Applications that require further verification will result in a delay in the stated service time.
Change of Name:
Formal change of name (adult and/or child)
6 to 8 weeks
Election change of name (spouse or partner)
6 to 8 weeks
