Birth and adoption

​​The Births section describes how to register your child’s birth, order birth documents, make changes to a birth record, and undertake genealogical research.

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Births

This section will tell you how to register your child’s birth, order birth documents, make changes to a birth record, and undertake genealogical research.

Adoptions

This section has key information for those looking to adopt a child and explains the adoption options available in British Columbia.

Birth registration is free, but you'll need a credit card to order a birth certificate at the same time.

Register your newborn

It takes 3-4 weeks to register a birth and issue birth certificates. Incomplete or late documents can cause delays. For more information, see Birth Registration.

Wondering which names have stood the test of time?

Check out the Most Popular Baby Names in B.C. for the last 100 years.

B.C.'s Most Popular Baby Names

Obtain Adoption Records

Phone the Vital Statistics Agency:

Victoria: 250 952-2681
Toll-Free within B.C.: 1 888 876-1633

Email Vital Statistics

Mailing Address:

Vital Statistics Agency
PO Box 9657 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, B.C.
V8W 9P3

To complete transactions in person, find a Service BC location near you.

How to Adopt a Child

Belonging Network

Email: info@belongingnetwork.com

Phone:

1 877 ADOPT 07 (1 877 236-7807)