New Brunswick Birth, Marriage and Death Records for Canadian Citizenship by Descent
For citizenship by descent, New Brunswick records sit with two offices. The Provincial Archives of New Brunswick searches births before 1930 and marriages and deaths before 1976, plus church records. Service New Brunswick Vital Statistics holds the newer ones. The Archives also has a page for citizenship by descent requests.
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Where do I order New Brunswick records for citizenship by descent?
Order from the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick if the birth was before 1930 or the marriage or death was before 1976, and from Service New Brunswick Vital Statistics if it was later (Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, checked October 2026).
The Archives also searches church records for Anglican, Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic and United churches.
Which New Brunswick birth document should I order?
Order the long form birth certificate from Service New Brunswick for newer births. It adds the parents’ names and their province or country of birth. For older births, the Archives issues certified copies of the registration.
What to know before you order
- Archives fee: $11 per record plus $1 per extra page, shipping included
- Archives wait: it may take at least 6 months before an archivist starts, then 2 to 4 weeks to deliver after payment
- Service New Brunswick fee: $40 online, or $45 in person or by mail, for a birth certificate
Which office holds your record?
The age of the event, or the type of record, decides the office.
Provincial Archives
- Births before 1930
- Marriages and deaths before 1976
- Church records
Service New Brunswick
- Births from 1930 on
- Marriages and deaths from 1976 on
- Short and long form certificates
Not sure your claim works? Take the citizenship eligibility quiz before you order records.
Your New Brunswick records, in five parts
Each New Brunswick event sits with one office. Source: IRCC.
Older births, marriages, deaths and church records for descent claims.
Newer records, with short and long form certificates.
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Each province keeps its own vital records.
See what IRCC accepts when a New Brunswick record cannot be found.
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What to know before you order
Births before 1930
The Provincial Archives searches New Brunswick births registered before 1930.
Marriages and deaths before 1976
The Provincial Archives searches marriages and deaths registered before 1976.
Church records
The Archives searches Anglican, Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic and United records.
Long form shows parents
The long form birth certificate adds the parents’ names and their province or country of birth.
Records of someone who has died
A certificate for a deceased person needs proof of death.
Archives timing
It may take at least 6 months before an archivist begins your request.
Related pages
These guides cover the wider claim.
How to avoid problems with New Brunswick records
Five habits save time and money.
Match the age to the office
The age of the event decides which office holds the record.
Order the version with parents
Choose the document that shows the parents, so it proves the parent and child link.
Check who may order
Records inside the restricted years go only to eligible applicants.
Skip genealogy printouts
IRCC wants records from the original authority, not copies from genealogy websites.
Get advice early
If a record is missing or restricted, ask before you apply.
Want your records checked?
We tell you which New Brunswick records you need and who can order them.
Ordering New Brunswick records, step by step
Six steps from the first year to the finished file.
List the event years
Write down the year of each birth, marriage and death in your chain.
Pick the office
Match each event to the office that holds it.
Check who may order
Confirm you are allowed to order each record.
Order the right document
Ask for the version that shows the parents.
Check names and dates
Make sure they match your other records.
Add it to your file
Include it in your citizenship certificate application.
Five mistakes with New Brunswick records
These mistakes cost time and money.
Ordering from the wrong office
The age of the event decides which office holds the record.
Ordering without parents
A short certificate may not show the parents.
Relying on printouts
Genealogy site copies do not come from the original authority.
Ordering when not eligible
Restricted records go only to eligible applicants.
Mixing up the years
A wrong year sends you to the wrong office.
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New Brunswick records facts at a glance
Key facts from official New Brunswick sources, checked October 2026. Last updated: October 2026.
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New Brunswick records FAQs
Where do I get New Brunswick records for citizenship by descent?
Order from the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick for births before 1930 and marriages and deaths before 1976, and from Service New Brunswick Vital Statistics for later events (Province of New Brunswick, checked October 2026). See the New Brunswick citizenship by descent page.
What do I send the Provincial Archives?
Send the first and last names of the people, a date or a 3 to 5 year range, the place (county, city, town, village or community) and the religious denomination for church records. You can request through the online contact form or visit by appointment.
How much do Archives certified copies cost?
Certified copies cost $11 per record plus $1 per additional page, and the price includes shipping. Payment is by Visa or Mastercard, and records go by ground mail without tracking.
How long does the Provincial Archives take?
It may take at least 6 months for an archivist to begin processing your request, and delivery follows 2 to 4 weeks after payment. Plan your timeline before you apply.
What is a long form birth certificate in New Brunswick?
It is the certificate that adds the names and province or country of birth of the parents. Service New Brunswick charges $40 online and $45 in person or by mail. See the birth certificate page.
Who can order a birth certificate?
The named person aged 16 or older, parents of minors, guardians, people with written consent and people with a court order can apply. For a deceased person you also need proof of death.
Does the Archives search church records?
Yes. It searches Anglican, Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic and United records, which can matter when civil registration was thin.
Do I need records from other provinces too?
Possibly. Each province keeps its own records, so you order each event from the province where it happened. See our guide to vital records offices in every province.
What if the New Brunswick record is missing?
Keep any search result you receive and look for other records from the original authority. Read our guide on what IRCC accepts when a record is missing.