Registrations of vital events (births, deaths and marriages) that occurred in Saskatchewan are filed with Saskatchewan Vital Statistics.

(See more information below.)

The legislation governing these records designates certain records as ‘open' records. These records can be accessed by clicking on the Genealogy Index Searches link above. All other records are restricted or ‘closed' records. Access to restricted records is governed by legislation and policy.

Indexes (open records)

The index contains those births registered with Vital Statistics more than 100 years ago, and deaths registered more than 70 years ago. Marriages registered more than 75 years ago will eventually be added to the online index. Records in this index can be found by using the Genealogy Indexes Search link above.

Restricted (closed) records

Applications for genealogical photocopies can be processed more quickly when full and accurate identifying information about the vital event is provided. Please note that Vital Statistics does not handle speculative searches pertaining to vital events where the applicant cannot provide the required identifying information.

Searches of restricted records and the issuing of a photocopy of the original record for genealogical purposes are conducted by Vital Statistics staff in accordance with provincial legislation and policy.

All vital events are registered individually and no cross-references are made between events to establish family relationships.

• birth certificates
• death certificates
• marriage certificates

also apply for genealogical photocopy of a restricted record.

• Complete an application form, providing all relevant information with respect to the registration event.
• If the person for whom you are seeking information is deceased, this should be clearly indicated on the application
• The fee must accompany the application in the form of a cheque, money order or credit card (VISA or MasterCard). Cheques or money orders should be made payable to the Minister of Finance.
• Apply in person, by fax (if paying by credit card only) or by mail.

Applications for certificates can be made to:

Vital Statistics
Saskatchewan Health
100-1942 Hamilton Street
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 4W2

Telephone: (306) 787-3251
Toll Free: 1-800-667-7551 (In Saskatchewan)
Fax: (306) 787-2288

Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Contains all of the information that appears on the original Registration of Live Birth form. The document is stamped "FOR GENEALOGY ONLY."

Photocopy of a Registration of Death (21.5 cm x 35.4 cm)

• Contains all of the information that appears on the original Registration of Death form excluding cause of death. The document is stamped "FOR GENEALOGY ONLY."

Photocopy of a Registration of Marriage(21.5 cm x 35.4 cm)

Contains all of the information that appears on the original Registration of Marriage form. The document is stamped "FOR GENEALOGY ONLY."

Saskatchewan Archives Board

Saskatchewan Archives Board
University of Regina
Regina, SK    S4S 0A2
Located at 3303 Hillsdale St.
Tel: (306) 787-4068
Fax: (306) 787-1197
Email: info.regina@archives.gov.sk.ca

or

Saskatchewan Archives Board
Room 91, Murray Building
University of Saskatchewan
3 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, SK    S7N 5A4
Tel: (306) 933-5832
Fax: (306) 933-7305
Email: info.saskatoon@archives.gov.sk.