Manitoba Vital Statistics Branch – Winnipeg, MB

Provincial Life Event Registration

The Manitoba Vital Statistics Branch is the central government agency responsible for documenting and issuing certificates for all major life events in the province. Situated in downtown Winnipeg on Portage Avenue, this office maintains a permanent registry of births, marriages, and deaths that have occurred in Manitoba since 1882. It is the primary resource for citizens needing official government identification documents.

Essential Services

• Certificates: Issuance of birth, marriage, and death certificates, which are required for passports, pensions, and other legal purposes.
• Name Changes: Processing of legal change of name applications and election of surname registrations.
• Marriage Licences: Administration of the Marriage Act and registration of marriage officiants.
• Corrections: Amendments to vital records to correct errors or update information.

Visit and Access

The office provides counter service for applications, though online ordering is often encouraged for faster processing. Applicants must provide valid government-issued photo identification to receive service. The location is wheelchair accessible and located near major transit hubs.