Official government source
Register a baby’s birth in Ontario
Ontario’s birth-registration service explains registration and linked applications.
Published by Government of Ontario
How can this help me?
Review the official registration instructions and fees for any additional documents you select.
Who is it for?
Parents registering a birth that took place in Ontario.
Check who is eligible
Follow Ontario’s rules for the birth and parent information you need to provide.
Decisions and current requirements come from Government of Ontario.
Before you open the resource
Birth registration and a birth certificate are different steps. A birth outside Ontario uses the relevant jurisdiction’s process.
Your next step
Read the source page, then contact the responsible organization if you need help understanding whether its service applies to you.
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