Alberta - Delayed Registration of Birth

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Procedure

• The first step to initiate a delayed birth registration is to provide Vital Statistics with details concerning the event. This information should include:
  • Name of the person whose birth is being registered
  • Sex of the person whose birth is being registered
  • Date and place of birth of the person whose birth is being registered
  • Name of the persons biological birth mother
  • Date the events recorded in the document occurred
• Once Vital Statistics has received the pertinent information about the birth, Vital Statistics will advise you that the next step is to submit evidence/proof that confirms the date the event took place and where the event occurred in Alberta.

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Required Documents

• A copy or record from a hospital or clinic
• A copy of a document issued by the federal, provincial or municipal government
• A copy of any school or public record
• A copy of an immigration or consular record
• A copy of a baptismal certificate which contains the name and contact information of the religious organization that is responsible for the document

Office Locations & Contacts

• Telephone Service

Edmonton and area phone: 780-427-7013
Within Alberta: dial 310-0000 toll-free, followed by 780-427-7013

• Mailing Address

Service Alberta
Alberta Registries, Vital Statistics
Box 2023
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4W7

• E-mail

Send an e-mail note to: vs@gov.ab.ca

Eligibility

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Fees

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Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Instructions

• Once the delayed registration of birth process has begun, Vital Statistics will work closely with you to provide the exact documentation, details of the evidence and fee that will be required to process the delayed registration.
• Vital Statistics must review the evidence submitted to determine acceptability. For further information or clarification in regards to a delayed registration of birth, please contact the Vital Statistics office.

Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the Document

When a birth is not registered within one year from the date of the event, as per legislation, it must be processed as a delayed registration. These types of registrations require that evidence is provided to Vital Statistics to support that this event occurred in Alberta.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

http://www.servicealberta.ca/1144.cfm
http://www.servicealberta.ca/768.cfm

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