When Someone Dies - Birth Certificate for a Deceased Person

Only a long form (certified copy) of a birth certificate will be issued to the next of kin, executor, or estate administrator for a deceased individual born in Ontario.  You will need to indicate that the person is deceased on the birth certificate application form and provide proof of the person’s death, such as a copy of a Funeral Director’s Statement of Death.

Short form birth certificates will not be issued for a deceased person.  If you have a short form birth certificate for a deceased family member, it should be destroyed responsibly to avoid potential identity theft from occurring.

Replacement Birth Certificate

If a birth certificate has already been issued and you are applying for a replacement birth certificate, please visit the Applying for a replacement birth certificate page for more information.