How to Order a New Brunswick Birth Certificate (2026 Guide)
New Brunswick borders Maine and has a long history of cross-border families. The Acadian and Loyalist communities in New Brunswick produced many families that eventually moved to the United States. Service New Brunswick handles vital record requests.
$25 (first copy), $5 (additional)
Canadian dollars
4–8 weeks
Plus delivery time
Online or mail
Service New Brunswick
Step-by-Step Ordering Instructions
Visit the Service New Brunswick vital statistics page
Choose to apply online or download the mail-in application form
Provide the person's full name, date of birth, place of birth, and parents' names
Include payment ($25 for the first copy, $5 for additional copies)
Submit online or mail the application
Wait 4-8 weeks for processing and delivery
Long-Form vs Short-Form: Which Do You Need?
Request a birth certificate that includes parents' names. This is essential for proving the ancestry chain in your CIT 0001 citizenship application.
Tips for Ordering from the United States
Service New Brunswick accepts applications from the US by mail. Online ordering may also be available for international applicants. At $25 for the first copy, New Brunswick is one of the most affordable provinces for vital records.
What If You Can't Find a Record?
The Provincial Archives of New Brunswick (archives.gnb.ca) holds historical church registers, census records, and early vital statistics. Many Acadian records are available through the Centre d'etudes acadiennes at the Universite de Moncton.
Frequently Asked Questions
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