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Processing time and fees
Issuance of a certificate or copy of an act
We offer normal and accelerated processing of applications for a certificate or copy of an act. Cost and processing time vary according to the type of processing and the mode of transmission you choose.
If you choose normal processing, the document will be sent to you by regular mail. If you choose accelerated processing, the document will be mailed to you by Xpresspost. Please note that Xpresspost service is available only in Canada.
The amounts shown in the following tables are in Canadian dollars, and include processing, the cost of the printed document and delivery charges.
| Mode of transmission of the application to the Directeur de l'état civil | Cost per certificate | Cost per copy of an act | Processing time in business days, excluding delivery time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application made over the Internet | $31 | $37 | 12 days |
| Application submitted by mail | $44 | $51 | 12 days |
| Application made in person at a service counter | $49 | $55 | 12 days |
| Mode of transmission of the application to the Directeur de l'état civil | Cost per certificate | Cost per copy of an act | Processing time in business days, excluding delivery time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application made over the Internet | $60 | $60 | 3 days |
| Application submitted by mail | $65 | $65 | 3 days |
| Application made in person at a service counter | $70 | $70 | 3 days |
Important
Be sure to complete the 2013-2014 version of the application form for a certificate or copy of an act, in order to avoid any delay in processing your application. The version of the form is indicated in the upper right-hand corner of the document, next to the title. Note that you can, at any time, download the latest versions of our forms from our website or submit an application through our DEClic! online service.
Additional processing time
Additional processing time may be required in the following cases:
- The application is incomplete (it is not signed, payment is not included, not all fields of the form are filled out, etc.).
- The information on the form differs from the information in the register.
- The event occurred recently and is not yet entered in the register.
- It is difficult to verify certain information concerning the identity of an applicant or a guarantor.
- The address for delivery of the documents indicated on the form differs from the address on the photocopies of documents.
- The photocopies of documents do not meet the requirements indicated in the general information and instructions of the Application for a certificate or copy of an act form.
Issuance of an attestation
We offer normal and accelerated processing of applications for an attestation. Cost and processing time vary according to the type of processing you choose, the period covered by the search and the accuracy of the information you provide in support of your application. If the information provided is accurate, the cost of an attestation may be appreciably lower.
If you choose normal processing, the document will be sent to you by regular mail. If you choose accelerated processing, the document will be mailed to you by Xpresspost. Please note that Xpresspost service is available only in Canada.
The amounts shown in the following tables are in Canadian dollars, and include processing, the cost of the printed document and delivery charges.
| Accuracy of the information provided and period covered by the search | Cost per attestation | Processing time in business days, excluding delivery time |
|---|---|---|
| The information provided is accurate | $6.40 | 12 days |
| The information provided is approximate or incomplete (period covered by a search of 5 years or less) | $21.30 | 12 days |
| Cost for every additional year searched | $4.25 | n.a. |
| Accuracy of the information provided and period covered by the search | Cost per attestation | Processing time in business days, excluding delivery time |
|---|---|---|
| The information provided is accurate | $37.50 | 3 days |
| The information provided is approximate or incomplete (period covered by a search of 5 years or less) | $52.40 | 3 days |
| Cost for every additional year searched | $4.25 | n.a. |
Other fee-based services offered by the Directeur de l'état civil
The table below shows the fees charged.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Surname or given name change for one person only (adult or child, including issuance of the first change of name certificate) | $133.00 |
| Surname change for a child under 18, when included with surname change for the parent (including issuance of the first change of name certificate) | $26.75 |
| Issuance of a change of name certificate | $10.70 |
| Change of sex designation | $133.00 |
| Issuance of a change of sex designation certificate | $10.70 |
| Processing of a late declaration of filiation (less than one year) | $53.25 |
| Processing of a late declaration of filiation (more than one year) | $107.00 |
| Processing of an application for late registration (less than one year) | $53.25 |
| Processing of an application for late registration (more than one year) | $107.00 |
Reviewed: 2013-04-29
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