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Birth, Death and Name Change Registration

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Apply for a Birth Certificate

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...

Apply for a Death Certificate

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...

Are You Old Enough?

As a young person, you have rights and responsibilities. It is important to understand them. You will find useful age-related legal information here. Age of Majority The age of majority in PEI is 18. When you turn 18, you are legally an adult. You...

Change of Gender Designation

The process will begin once we receive your completed application, associated documentation and fee at the Vital Statistics office. You will be contacted by staff from Vital Statistics to confirm receipt of the application and to ensure that...

Change your Name Legally

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...

Home and Family Services Available at Access PEI Centres

Home and Family Services Access PEI Site Availability Apply for PEI Health Card all sites in-person and online Replacement Health Card all sites online PEI Provincial Patient Registry Application all sites in-person and online Skip the Waiting Room...

Make a Request to Correct Personal Information

Government collects personal information, usually through application forms for programs and services. If you believe a government department has inaccurate personal information about you, the FOIPP Act allows you to formally request a correction to...

Registering a Birth

If your baby is born in a PEI hospital, the birth is recorded and officially registered with Vital Statistics. Parents sign the Statement of Birth confirming the information is correct before mother and baby are discharged from hospital. What is a...

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