Frequently Asked Questions - Genealogy

How long will it take for me to receive my Genealogy Certified Registration Copy?

• It takes 20 business days for us to produce a Genealogy Certified Registration Copy.

For eligibility, who is immediate family?

• An immediate family member or relative is a grandparent, grandchild, mother, father, spouse, brother, sister, daughter or son.

I require further genealogical information. Is there another way to get this information?

• Visit BC Archives' web site at http://www.bcarchives.bc.ca/bcarchives/default.aspx and search for genealogy information free of charge. On this web site, historical records are available for events, such as births more than 120 years ago, marriages 75 years ago, and deaths 20 years ago.