Change a personal vital statistics record

You can correct or change your vital statistics record. This includes a:

• marriage certificate;
• birth certificate;
• adoption;
• change of name; and
• change of sex on birth registration.

How much does it cost?

Contact us to find out about fees.

Update your record

1. To change your record, email vital.statistics@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-5207.
2. Tell them what information you want to update. They'll tell you what supporting documents you may need.
3. Gather supporting documents. These can include:
   • birth certificate; or
   • early childhood documents.
4. If you have to complete a statutory declaration, your signature(s) must be witnessed by a person authorized to take oaths. Your local territorial agent office or staff at the Vital Statistics office can do this free of charge.
5. Drop off supporting documents.
   In person: 4th floor in the Financial Plaza at 204 Lambert Street in Whitehorse. Our office is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday through Friday.
   Mail: Vital statistics (H-2); Health & Social Services, Government of Yukon; Box 2703; Whitehorse, Yukon; Y1A 2C6.
6. Pay the fee. We accept payment:
   • in cash;
   • by Interac;
   • by cheque; or
   • by credit card.

We cannot rush the process for getting your documents, but we can mail them to you by express post for an additional $15.