You must have a PEI marriage license before you can be married on PEI. How long in advance should I get my marriage license? A marriage license is valid for three months. It will be issued on site so you do not have to wait for it to be processed or delivered to you. How do I get...
A marriage commissioner licence legally authorizes you to perform marriages in Prince Edward Island. In order to become a licensed marriage commissioner in this province you must be: a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant; age 18 years of age or older; and proficient in both written and oral English. You must also successfully complete the in-person training program offered through Vital Statistics. To register for the mandatory in-person training program for the year you apply for your licence, you must submit your application before April 1st. We will remove the applications after the...
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...
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 for proof of marriage. What do I need to apply for a marriage certificate? If you are completing the online request for a marriage certificate, you must provide your application information, which includes your name, telephone number, email, and mailing address. When you select "I'm not a robot" and "Save," you will be asked for what type of document you wish to apply. Choose "Apply for a...
You can apply for your own or your child’s birth certificate as long as it was a PEI birth and you provide the information exactly as it is recorded on the birth registration filed at PEI Vital Statistics. You can use this service to apply online or you can download the pdf application and submit it to Vital Statistics. Please note: Applications submitted through e-mail will not be accepted. NOTE: A detailed birth certificate is recommended for minors (under age 16) What do I need to apply for a birth certificate? The information you provide must be exactly as recorded on the birth...
Use this form to get a copy of your own (or your child’s) birth certificate. Make sure it was a PEI birth and you provide the information exactly as it is recorded on the birth registration filed at PEI Vital Statistics.
Complete this form to request statistical information related to a life event that occurred in Prince Edward Island.Provide as much information as possible to ensure the information you request is provided.
Complete this form to request a change of information on your child's original statement of birth, i.e. adding or changing a child's given name or adding a parent's name. Proof of name change is required to change a child's name, e.g. Baptismal Certificate. A Statutory...
To apply for a birth record, enter the birth information of the person in whose name the certificate will be issued and the names of both parents and their place of birth. A birth certificate can only be issued if the birth occurred and is registered in the province and the birth...