The British Columbia Vital Statistics Agency administers the Marriage Act, Name Act, Vital Statistics Act and Part 2 of the Wills Act. The Vital Statistics Agency also issues certificates pertaining to those registrations of birth, marriage, stillbirth, death, or change of name. The information filed with Vital Statistics is also used to compile statistical reports related to health and economic matters.
Certificates provide individuals with important identification and marital status documentation.
Record searches assist in the compilation of genealogical information used for health, religious or general interest purposes. Government Agents provide a number of services for Vital Statistics. The only exception is adoption reunion registry fees.