Please read this before contacting us: In Nova Scotia, birth registrations began in 1864 and stopped in 1877. From 1877 to October 1908 the government did not record births. There are a limited number of delayed birth registrations after this time. If you do not find a birth record on our website, it is unlikely it was recorded.
We can provide only basic reference and referral information suggesting best sources and where to find them. Please see information for Hiring a Researcher.
Have a question about Nova Scotia births, marriages and deaths? Call us or send an email via the form below. We look forward to assisting, and thank you for your interest in our services.
We are currently experiencing greater volumes of requests than normal. Depending on the nature of your inquiry and the volume of other incoming messages, it may take us up to thirty (30) business days to reply.
We urge people to be as specific as they can be with their inquiries and suggest looking at our vital statistics website (archives.novascotia.ca/vital-statistics/) before you inquire.
We look forward to being able to assist with your research and thank-you for your interest in the services we can provide.
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banner image: Notman - 200714437 Lieutenant Thomas H Warde of the Naval College and Mrs. Warde (Mary Dorothy Lugan) and the Bridal party
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