Birth and adoption
Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) are currently operating in an unsettled job-action environment, resulting in mail delivery delays.
This postal service disruption will significantly impact The Vital Statistics Agency’s ability to provide services via mail or courier delivery services.
The Vital Statistics Agency continues normal business operations however, RUSH or COURIER orders placed after May 22, 2025, may not be delivered until after the postal service disruption is 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 22, 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 service 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.
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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. 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.