Birth and adoption
Canada Post has announced the possibility of job action as early as May 22, 2025. Canada Post is informing customers that their last guaranteed delivery date is May 12, 2025.
This potential disruption will significantly impact The Vital Statistics Agency’s ability to provide services via mail or courier delivery services.
Due to the above noted Canada Post advisory, RUSH or COURIER orders placed after May 12, 2025, may not be delivered until after any mail service disruption has been resolved.
The Agency is not liable for delays or costs resulting from a mail service disruption – Fees for RUSH or COURIER service on orders placed after May 12, 2025, will not be refunded.
The Agency will continue to monitor and update this website with any changes to the Vital Statistics Agency’s service options that may result from a postal disruption.
The Births section describes how to register your child’s birth, order birth documents, make changes to a birth record, and undertake genealogical research.
Services and information topics
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. Once an adoption has been granted, the Vital Statistics Agency registers the event and updates the birth records of children born and adopted here. This section also describes how to access adoption records.