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  • Changing your last name (just married)

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    When you get married, you don’t have to legally change your last name (surname). You can change your last name to your spouse’s last name, or you can combine both of your last names into a hyphenated last name.  What you need to know When you get married,

  • What birth document do I need to get a Canadian passport, social insurance number, health card or driver's licence?

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    Please visit the following websites to determine what type of certificate you require:  Canadian passport Social insurance number Ontario driver's licence Ontario health card Apply for a birth certificate online

  • Get a birth certificate

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    The birth certificate is a record of a birth that happened in Ontario and a government document that can be used as proof of identity. Please ​note: The birth must be registered in Ontario to use this service. Please use the 4-in-1 Newborn Bundle  if you

  • Marriage certificate

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    Tied the Knot? Get your marriage certificate online. A marriage certificate is a document containing the details of a marriage performed in Ontario. You can order a copy online if the marriage is registered in Ontario. You can use this certificate to chan

  • Death certificate

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    What a death certificate is, and when you might need to have one.  Please note​: The death must be registered in Ontario to use this service. The Long Form Death Certificate does not include medical cause of death. This is obtained by applying for an Exte

  • What is a premium online service?

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    Where rush service is required for a birth , death , or marriage certificate, customers may be able to apply for the premium online service option. Eligible applications (see Terms and Conditions ) are processed and delivered within 5 business days. Where

  • Is there an emergency service offered for birth/marriage/death certificates?

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    Yes, as long as the event is registered, you have proof of urgency and you must apply in person. Find the nearest ServiceOntario centre . Applications will be processed within 2 days plus delivery and $30 surcharge.

  • Who can apply for a file-sized death certificate?

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    There are no restrictions on who may apply for a file-size death certificate.

  • Can I order more than one death certificate?

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    There are no restrictions on the number of death certificates a person may apply for and receive.

  • Is a short form or long form birth certificate needed for a passport application?

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    Passport Canada supports a selection of citizenship or immigration status documents that are accepted for passport applications. Some passport applications may require a long form birth certificate which provides the parental information of the subject an