Delayed Statement of Live Birth (Ontario)
When your child is born, there are some very important legal processes that must be followed. A process that some people forget is to register the child’s birth within the first year. What problems can this cause? Without a registration of birth it is impossible to get a birth certificate. The birth certificate is one of the most important documents anyone born in Canada can have. Early in the child’s life, he can experience many problems since his parents did not fill out the registration of birth. If the child wants to enrol in school or qualify for a government program it is necessary to present a birth certificate. It is also a necessary document to obtain an initial or a replacement Health Card, to engage in the adoption process and it is also required by many private businesses.
What is the Delayed Registration of Birth? This is the process where someone who did not register their baby’s birth when they were born files an application to register the child’s birth after the first year. The process for a registration of birth, according to the Office of the Registrar General, takes about 8 - 12 weeks. The process is exactly the same as a regular registration of birth only that this process will have one additional form. Also, the mother will have to provide her birth certificate. If everything is done correctly, the Office of the Registrar General will send you a notice of registration. With the notice of registration it is then possible to get a birth certificate. By utilizing our service, we can shorten the entire process for both the registration of birth and the birth certificate to approximately 2 weeks, as long as there is proof of urgency and subject to approval by the Office of the Registrar.
The process for a delayed registration of birth can only be expedited if there is an urgent matter. For example, if a child is over the age of 1 and will be leaving Canada permanently, expedition could be granted if valid proof is presented that the child will be leaving the country. Another possible reason that a delayed registration could be expedited is if there is proof that a child has a medical condition and needs to qualify for healthcare. Also, a delayed registration could be expedited if a child has to start attending school or other situations that the government may deem fit for an expedition.
What do our previous customers say about our services?
- "The birth registration/certificate came with plenty of time to spare. I feel your service is well worth the money and am so glad I found you. Thank you so very much. I just can't express in words how much you helped me. I would recommend you and use your service myself in the future should such a situation arise again." - Laura
How can we help? We can help a request for a delayed registration be expedited. Certificates Express will carefully prepare the application and submit a valid reason for request so that it can be processed quicker. We will make sure that there are no mistakes on the application so that it will not be returned and so cause any further delay. Our staff members thoroughly review all applications and notify the applicant if there are any mistakes or possible points of contention. If you have any documents that are missing, we will help your replace them.
If you have waited to obtain this important document, don’t delay any longer. Let us help you to obtain a Delayed Statement of Live Birth and the attendant Birth Certificate.
If you wish to obtain a Birth Certificate along with a Delayed Statement of Live Birth then you will need to file two documents. Click here to obtain the Certificates Express Delayed Birth Certificate package including an application for a Birth Certificate (Form 2) and then contact us to obtain an application for a Delayed Statement of Live Birth (Form 4/5), which we will send you. This form must be filed on original Government paper and is not available for download. Click here to see a sample of Form 4/5.
What documents are required for completing Form 4/5?
Only original or certified copies of these documents will be accepted:
- Evidence of the mother's maiden name (a photocopy of one of the following documents is required):
- The mother's birth / baptismal certificate
- Immigration record (record of landing)
- Marriage certificate
Additionally, the following document(s) may also be required:
- Letter from the hospital where the child was born
- Baptismal certificate
AND/OR
How should I complete Form 4/5 that was sent to me by Certificates Express?
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This form becomes a permanent record of the birth. Please print neatly in black or blue ink - DO NOT use a pencil. Forms which are accepted have:
- No Changes
- No Additions
- No Deletions
- No Alterations
- No Notations
- No Correction fluid
- The signatures of BOTH the mother and father are required. If either parent is unavailable for signing, a written explanation is required along with evidence that clearly identifies both parents (i.e. Baptismal certificate). If you cannot provide evidence, the father's particulars must be left blank.
Delayed Birth Short certificate fees
| Government Fees | |
|---|---|
| Delayed Birth Registration¹ | $ 50.00 |
| First birth certificate - short¹ | $ 25.00 |
| Urgency fee | $ 30.00 |
| Certificates Express Fees | |
| Delayed Statement of Live Birth fee | $ 300.00 |
| Birth Certificate fee | $ 160.00 |
| Processing fee (incl. GST) | $ 26.25 |
| Courier to government (incl. GST) | $ 31.50 |
| Certificates Express services GST² | $ 23.00 |
| Shipping to client | |
| Total | |
Delayed Birth Long certificate fees
| Government Fees | |
|---|---|
| Delayed Birth Registration¹ | $ 50.00 |
| First birth certificate - long¹ | $ 35.00 |
| Urgency fee | $ 30.00 |
| Certificates Express Fees | |
| Delayed Statement of Live Birth fee | $ 300.00 |
| Birth Certificate fee | $ 160.00 |
| Processing fee (incl. GST) | $ 26.25 |
| Courier to government (incl. GST) | $ 31.50 |
| Certificates Express services GST² | $ 23.00 |
| Shipping to client | |
| Total | |
Fees for ordering both Delayed Birth Short and Long certificates together
| Government Fees | |
|---|---|
| Delayed Birth Registration¹ | $ 50.00 |
| First birth certificate - short¹ | $ 25.00 |
| First birth certificate - long¹ | $ 35.00 |
| Urgency fee for each Short and Long certificates ordered together | $ 60.00 |
| Certificates Express Fees | |
| Delayed Statement of Live Birth fee | $ 300.00 |
| Birth Certificate fee (for both certificates) | $ 210.00 |
| Processing fee (incl. GST) | $ 26.25 |
| Courier to government (incl. GST) | $ 31.50 |
| Certificates Express services GST² | $ 25.50 |
| Shipping to client | |
| Total | |
¹ This government fee does not include any courier charges that may apply.
² GST charges only apply to non-government charges.
Restrictions may apply. See our "Terms and Conditions" page for more information. Please call us for more information at (416) 96-BIRTH (962-4784) or toll-free at (877) 663-6606.