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Transforming our primary care system through Primary Care Networks Primary care has been described as the “first point of contact with the health care system, and where the majority of health problems are identified, tre…

May 7, 2020 A Commitment to Surgical Renewal in B.C. Page 2 of 12 Minister’s Message On March 16, 2020, we made the difficult decision to postpone non-urgent scheduled surgeries to ensure capacity in our hospitals to add…

page 1 of 3 PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA ORDER OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR IN COUNCIL Order in Council No. , Approved and Ordered eutenant Governor executive Council Chambers, Victoria On the recommendation of the undersig…

Ressources aux entreprises Guide de référence rapide Étapes essentielles pour démarrer et exploiter une entreprise en Colombie-Britannique. gov.bc.ca/startyourbusiness Aperçu du document Le présent document constitutes a vote…

Business Resources Quick Reference Guide Essential steps for starting and managing a business in B.C. gov.bc.ca/startyourbusiness Leaflet summary This leaflet is a starting point for obtaining different …

Support Reconciliation Increase Evidence-based Decision Making Advance Equity Deliver Modern Services People NeedStrengthen Our Core Provincial Data Plan Better Data, Better B.C. November 2023 Version 1.1 Minister’s Mess…

VSA529 REV 2025/11/14 Page 1 of 17 APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE BRITISH COLUMBIA NAME ACT A legal change of name may take up to 24 weeks to process. Incomplete applications may take longer. …

CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK All applicants for a legal Change of Name in BC aged 12 years and older are required to obtain a criminal record check. These requirements must be met within 30 days before a legal change of name…

Rel i g i o u s RepResentatives ’ guide to MaRRiage in BRitish ColuMBia prepared by: Vital Statistics Agency

305 - 478 Bernard Ave Kelowna, BC V1Y 6N7 VSRELREG@gov.bc.ca Phone: 250 712-7562 Fax: 250 712-7598 "MARRIAGE ACT" Application for Registration of Religious Representative To the Registrar General of the Vital Statis…

"MARRIAGE ACT" Notification of Changes Affecting Religious Representative To the Registrar General of the Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria, B.C. Kindly note the following changes regarding the Religious Representative w…

VSA 476 2016/04/11 Section 25 of the Marriage Act of British Columbia requires that religious representatives shall register each marriage solemnized in a book kept for that purpose. Marriage Registers are issued to a ch…

Application for Birth Certificate or Registration Photocopy/Extract Surname Residential Address Postal Code Office Use Only: AFS Number: Given Name(s) City / Town / Village, Province / State, Country VSA 430B REV 2024/08…

NUMBER OF CERTIFICATES REQUIRED PAYMENT METHOD YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO PERSON NAMED IN THE BIRTHDAY EVENT DETAILS Please bill my: Visa MasterCard American Express NOTE: Provide your …

VSA404b REV 2026Apr13 Page 1 of 1 UNATTENDED BIRTH CHECKLIST Child’s Name Surname First Middle Date of Birth Month Day Year Mother’s Name Surname First Middle Phone Number (incl. area code) As the birth of your child wa…

†Proof of guardianship papers MUST be submitted PLACE BIRTH: BRITISH COLUMBIA Month (e.g. Feb) Fri DECLARATION OF LOST OR STOLEN BIRTH CERTIFICATE Surname G iven Name(s) Mailing Address ostal/Zip Code Work Phone (inc…

YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO THE BIRTH r Mother, father/parent. (Proof of relationship is not required for parents listed on the birth record.) r Relative (Son, daughter, sister, brother, spouse, grandparent, grandchild. Proof o…

VSA 796 2016/05/04 STATE YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO THE PERSON NAMED IN EVENT (FATHER OR MOTHER) SURNAME GIVEN NAMES MAILING ADDRESS (PLEASE PRINT CLEA…

Please read the instructions and documentation requirements on page 2 of this form. VSA 411 2018/09/21 Child is over 1 year old. Certified evidence of the usage of the proposed given name(s) obtained before the child’s…

DECLARATION BIRTH AS CURRENTLY REGISTERED The following item(s) of information is/are incorrect or missing: The item(s) listed above, should read as follows: VSA 412B 2018/09/26 Please read the instructions and documents…

NOTE: Read instructions overleaf before completing this form or the Birth Registration. CANADA: PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA: TO WIT: IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION FOR DELAYED REGISTRATION OF THE BIRTH OF: Child’s Giv…

Instructions for the Application for Change of Gender Designation (Adult and Minors aged 12 years and older) VSA 509A 2024/06/25 The application for Change of Gender Designation can be used to request an update of your…

Instructions for the Application for Change of Gender Designation (Minor aged under 12 years) VSA 509C 2024/06/25 The application for Change of Gender Designation (Minor Aged Under 12 Years) can be used to request an upd…

The physician’s or psychologist’s declaration is in support of the request to change the applicant’s “Sex” designation on their provincially issued identification by witnessing or certifying that the person identifies th…

PART A - TO BE COMPLETED BY THE COURT REGISTRY SIGNATURE OF COURT REGISTRAR I hereby certify that the particulars contained herein are in accordance with the information on record in this Court Registry. POST-ADOPTION IN…

PAGE 1 OF 4 VSA630 (2022/03/31) ACCESS TO ADOPTION INFORMATION ACCESSING RECORDS FROM THE BRITISH COLUMBIA VITAL STATISTICS AGENCY UNDER THE ADOPTION ACT— FILING AN APPLICATION FOR SERVE VICE ACCESS TO VITAL STATISTICS…

VSA631 2021/11/25 NO-CONTACT DECLARATION AND STATEMENT Pertaining to an Adopted Person or Birth Parent VSA631 2021/11/25 Having read and understood the above section of the Act, I, _______________________________________…

VSA632 2021/11/23 PAGE 1 OF 4 DISCLOSURE VETO AND STATEMENT PERTAINING TO AN ADOPTED PERSON OR BIRTHPARENT VSA632 2021/11/23 PAGE 2 OF 4 Disclosure Veto and Declaration (ADOPTION ACT )

VSA633 2021/11/25 Page 1 of 2 RESCIND A DISCLOSURE VETO OR NO-CONTACT DECLARATION Pertaining to an Adopted Person or Birth Parent INFORMATION ABOUT THE PERSON APPLYING I AM: Adopted person (18 years or older) Birth parent…

SHADED AREA FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Making a false statement: Under Section 86 of the Adoption Act, a person must not make a statement that the person knows to be false or misleading in an application, or in connection with...

PARTY 1 DETAILS PARTY 2 DETAILS MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATION PHOTOCOPIES/EXTRACTS PAYMENT METHOD DATE AND PLACE OF MARRIAGE YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO THE MARRIAGE Birthplace (City/Town/Village, Province/State, Count…

CONSENT OF PARENTS (or LEGAL GUARDIANS) T o the Issuer of Marriage Licenses I / We, the undersigned parent(s) / legal guardian(s) of: who was born on

DECLARATION CORRECTION OF ERROR OR OMISSION MARRIAGE AS CURRENTLY REGISTERED VSA 412M 2019/08/02 STATUTORY DECLARATION RE: CORRECTION OF ERROR OR OMISSION IN MARRIAGE REGISTRATION PLEASE COMPLETE THE “SERVICES/FEES” AREA…

VSA430d REV 2024/03/05 PAGE 1 OF 2 APPLICATION FOR DEATH CERTIFICATE OR DEATH REGISTRATION PHOTOCOPY/EXTRACT i To save time, order death certificate(s) securely online and pay with credit card. Go to: https://ecos.vs.go…

VSA 412D 2018/09/27 STATUTORY DECLARATION RE: CORRECTION OF ERROR OR OMISSION IN DEATH REGISTRATION Complete the “Services/Fees” area on page 2 before submitting this request. Date of Death Month YearDay Surname of Decea…

PAYMENT METHODS APPLICANT AND MAILING INFORMATION Birthplace APPLICATION FOR First Middle Name(s) City/Town/Village Provi…

APPLICATION FOR SERVICE NUMBER MAILING ADDRESS: Name and address of tester or firm submitting this notice. Please PRINT clearly. Wills Notice dated this day of , A.D. is filed respecting the will of born on the da…

APPLICATION FOR SERVICE NUMBER Date of Birth _________________________ Place of Birth __________________________________________________________________ FEE Full name (SURNAME, Given Names) _________________________…

VSA529_adult REV 2025/11/14 Page 1 of 9 ADUL T APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE BRITISH COLUMBIA NAME ACT A legal change of name may take up to 24 weeks to process. Incomplete applications may have…

APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME CERTIFICATE PAYMENT METHODS VSA 430N 2019/12/05 SHADED AREA FOR OFFICE USE ONLY MAILING ADDRESS INFORMATION PRINT your name, address and identifying information clearly. Complete the app…

VSA 512 2016/08/06 Vital Statistics Agency PO Box 9657 STN PROV GOV Victoria BC V8W 9P3 Phone: 250 952-2681 Court Registry No. _________________ Supreme Court Registry _________________ …

MAILING ADDRESS INFORMATION PAYMENT METHODS VSA 013 2018/12/12 APPLICATION FOR GENEALOGY CERTIFICATE Genealogy - Registration copy Please indicate number of certificates required Place of Marriage (City/Town/Village)Dat…

VSA430G 2019/08/01 APPLICATION FOR GENEALOGICAL SEARCH OF MARITAL RECORDS Surname & Sex Surname (as listed on current birth or change of name certificate - not a surname assumed after marriage) Upon acceptance of your ap…

REQUEST FOR PHOTOCOPY OF AN HISTORIC BIRTH EVENT (NOT ON RELEASED MICROFILMS) Through the British Columbia Archives website the public can search for publicly released birth, marriage and death records. The original reg…

REQUEST FOR PHOTOCOPY OF AN HISTORIC DEATH EVENT (NOT ON RELEASED MICROFILMS) Through the British Columbia Archives website the public can search for publicly released birth, marriage and death records. The original reg…

REQUEST FOR PHOTOCOPY OF AN HISTORIC MARRIAGE EVENT (NOT ON RELEASED MICROFILMS) Through the British Columbia Archives website the public can search for publicly released birth, marriage and death records. The original…

And I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true, and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath and by virtue of the “Canada Evidence Act.” Declared before me at the

Print Form Clear Form TRANSIT NO. (5 digits) BANK NO. (3 digits) BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER ACCOUNT HOLDER NAME(S) (if different from supplier name above) Financial Institution Stamp (not required if void check or direct depos…

After a Death Checklist | gov.bc.ca/afterdeath | Pg 1 After a Death Checklist In British Columbia, when someone dies and you need to look after their affairs, you will make decisions about what to do next. This checklist…

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action This report is in the public domain. Anyone may, without charge or request for 2015 Truth and …

Chinese Historical Wrongs Consultation Final Report and Recommendations Honorable Teresa Wat Minister of International Trade Minister Responsible for the Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism Acknowledgments The M…

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Ministry of Forests, Lands, BC Fossil Management Office Natural Resources Operations Heritage Branch and Rural Development Policy and Procedures Manual Volume 1

Guide to Involving Proponents When Consulting First Nations Copyright © 2024, Province of British Columbia. All rights reserved. This document contains historical, legacy information that is intended for general information…

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APRIL 2016 Clean Energy Production in B.C. An Inter-Agency Guidebook for Project Development Disclaimer This document provides information and advice for those involved in the coordinated review of authorizations for cle…

Responding to Child Welfare Concerns Working Together to Keep Children and Youth Safe The B.C. Handbook for For the Public The Ministry of Children and Family Development acknowledges the territories of First Nations ac…

Page 1 of 2 Last Updated: 5 June 2025 Provincial Centralized Screening Phone Tree Information Sheet PCS Phone Tree PCS uses a two-tier system for call answering. Callers with a concern about a child or youth in immediate…

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CORPORATE NAME - MUNICIPALITIES DATE OF INCORPORATION 100 Mile House, District of July 27, 1965 Abbotsford, City of December 12, 1995 Alert Bay, The Corporation of the Village of January 14, 1946 Anmore, Village of December…

RoadSafetyBC is one of the key provincial agencies responsible for road safety. Under the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, we govern drivers, oversee driver medical fitness, run driver programs and implement…

Find information about driving, cycling and other modes of personal mobility in B.C. Find information about road safety and the law, driver licensing and insurance, seasonal driving, popular routes, provincial rest areas…