For birth records, contact the office of the mayor in the town where the individual's mother lives. For marriage, death, and divorce records, contact the office of the mayor in the town where the event took place. Address requests to the Civil Registry Officer (Officier de l'Etat Civil).

Include the following information in requests for birth records:

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  Full name of child at birth;

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  Gender of child;

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  Date and place of birth, including province of birth;

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  Names of the parents, including the maiden surname;

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  Names of the parents of a single parent;

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  Address at the time of birth;

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  Place of residence;

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  Parent's or applicant's proof of identity; and

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  Applicant's name.

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