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, it is unlikely it was recorded.
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As of July 2025, the following Nova Scotia historical vital statistics are available online:
| Records | Date Coverage | Total Records Online |
|---|---|---|
|
Births |
1864-1877, (delayed registrations 1830-1924), 1908-1924 |
460,532 |
|
Marriages |
Bonds 1763-1864 Registrations 1864-1949 |
302,088 |
|
Deaths |
1864-1877, (City of Halifax 1890-1908), 1908-1974 |
520,936 |
As of January 2026, the following Nova Scotia vital statistics records are held by Vital Statistics, Service Nova Scotia. Inquiries about these records and requests for copies of them, must be made directly to Vital Statistics, Service Nova Scotia.
| Records | Date Coverage |
|---|---|
|
Births |
1925 - present |
|
Marriages |
1950 - present |
|
Deaths |
1975 - present |
banner image: Collier - 201305674 Wedding party in front of the church after the wedding of Evelyn-Theresa Thibodeau and Reed-Henry Melanson, 14 September 1950
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