Birth Certificate: How long will it take?
The Office of the Registrar General offers you five levels of service for birth certificates:
Online Service – 15 business days or your money back (includes delivery time)
Premium Online Service - 5 business days or your money back (includes delivery time) + $30 surcharge for each document.
Regular Service – 6-8 weeks + delivery. Apply by mail, fax or in person at counter locations.
Expedited Service – 10 business days + delivery + must provide Proof of Urgency*. Apply by mail, fax or in person at a counter .
Emergency Service – 2 business days + delivery + Proof of Urgency*. Only available at Toronto Office + $30 surcharge for each document.
Proof of Urgency
In order to qualify for Emergency or Expedited service, the birth must be registered and you must provide proof of urgency along with your complete and correct applications form and fee.
Proof of Urgency may include:
- A medical emergency
- A letter confirming new employment
- A letter from a consulate or embassy confirming an appointment
- Airline tickets
- A letter confirming an appointment for an immigration hearing
- Travel reservations
- A wedding invitation, where the applicant is the bride or groom
- Other situations are subject to review.
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