Islanders are reminded to be extra cautious of potential financial scams especially during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Fraudulent financial activity increases during challenging times and is often designed to take advantage of individuals, particularly the vulnerable. Dishonest...
Islanders will benefit from a more transparent government with the introduction of an online registry for lobbyists. A new Lobbyists Registration Act requires anyone who is paid to lobby the provincial government to register on a publicly accessible website beginning April 1...
Islanders will benefit from a more transparent and accountable government with the introduction of an online registry for lobbyists. Prince Edward Island's new Lobbyists Registration Act and online registry take effect on April 1, 2019. “Lobbying is a legitimate and legal...
Island drivers can now access and present proof of their vehicle insurance digitally. Electronic proof of automobile insurance means insurance providers can send drivers a digital version of the certificate of automobile insurance, commonly known as the pink card. The digital...
Many Island non-profit and charitable organizations will no longer be paying lottery license fees as a percentage of the value of their prize awards. Effective August 21, fees associated with community fundraisers with winnings of $5,000 or less will be eliminated. Organizers of...
What we can help with The Financial and Consumer Services Division oversees licensing of certain industries and specific types consumer transactions in Prince Edward Island, including: investments insurance real estate trading trust and loan companies payday lending credit...
You must have a PEI marriage license before you can be married in PEI. After your marriage takes place and is officially registered with Vital Statistics, you can apply for either a Certified Copy of Registration of Marriage or a Marriage Certificate, which are legal documents...
Being an informed investor is one of your best defences against investment fraud. Before investing we encourage you: 1. Check Registration Check the registration of the individual or firm you deal with. 2. Check Disciplinary History To see if disciplinary decisions or cease trade...
The process will begin once you bring the completed application, associated documentation and fees to the Vital Statistics office. Someone from the office will be touch with you once we receive your application to ensure all required information has been gathered and to arrange...
A medical practitioner, nurse practitioner, or coroner must complete a Medical Certificate of Death before a death is registered with Vital Statistics and a burial permit is issued. Once the death registration is received, processed and complete, you can apply to Vital Statistics for an official Certificate of Death. Why do I need an official certificate of death? A Certificate of Death is the official document that contains information taken from the death registration and printed on secure certificate stock. You will need this document to settle the affairs of the person who is deceased. It...