The following information tells you who is qualified to ask for a certificate or a long form. Death records Anyone may ask for a death certificate. If you are the executor or estate administrator, provide a copy of the will or letters of administration. Here are the fees for each type of certificate if you order by mail. There are no taxes for these documents.
Some restrictions apply.
Please note that fees are subject to change without notice. If you send your request by mail, you can pay by cheque or money order, made payable to Minister of Finance, or by VISA or MasterCard. At our public counters, you can also pay by cash or debit card. If you're sending your payment from anywhere other than Canada or the US, you must pay with an international money order in Canadian funds drawn on a Canadian clearing house, or by VISA or MasterCard. US applicants may submit a US Postal money order in US funds.