
Nova Scotia
Birth Certificates
Online Express Services
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You may use this quick, convenient service to make an application for a Nova Scotia birth certificate and pay the required fees using a credit card.
Requesting a birth certificate is a simple four step process:
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Step 1
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Review and Complete Application Form
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Review the information required to complete the transaction. Using the electronic application form, enter all required information.
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Step 2
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Verify and Confirm
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After completing the electronic application form, you will have a chance to check the information and confirm the details of your transaction.
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Step 3
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Payment Information
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You will then be asked for your credit card information to complete payment for the transaction.
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Step 4
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Transaction Confirmation
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The results of your transaction will be confirmed, including details of your payment, which can be printed for your records.
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Important Notes
Requests for certificates are usually processed by the Vital Statistics office in 10 business days or less.
All applications made using this service are subject to verification by the Registrar of Vital Statistics.
You should:
1) Have any personal information (e.g. birth dates, place of birth, parent's full names and birth places, etc.) close by for reference
2) Be sure that the birth occurred in Nova Scotia.
3) Have one of the following credit cards:
*You may pay by most major credit cards
If you have any questions about this service or require information about making an application for Nova Scotia Vital Statistics documents, please select Help to access contact information.
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