How to Order a Newfoundland & Labrador Birth Certificate (2026 Guide)
Newfoundland and Labrador joined Canada in 1949, making it a unique case for citizenship by descent. If your ancestor was born in Newfoundland before 1949, additional documentation may be needed to establish their Canadian citizenship. The Vital Statistics Division handles all birth certificate requests.
$30 (online) / $35 (mail)
Canadian dollars
Check website for current times
Plus delivery time
Online or mail
Vital Statistics Division
Step-by-Step Ordering Instructions
Visit the Newfoundland Vital Statistics online portal
Select the birth certificate application
Enter the person's full details including parents' names
Choose online ($30) or mail ($35) application
Pay and submit
Wait for processing and delivery
Long-Form vs Short-Form: Which Do You Need?
Request the full birth certificate with parents' names included. This is required for citizenship applications.
Tips for Ordering from the United States
The online portal accepts orders from the US. Online ordering is slightly cheaper ($30 vs $35 by mail). Note the special consideration for pre-1949 births — Newfoundland was not part of Canada until April 1, 1949.
What If You Can't Find a Record?
The Rooms Provincial Archives (therooms.ca) holds historical Newfoundland records including church registers, census data, and colonial records. Many early Newfoundland records are available through FamilySearch.
Frequently Asked Questions
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