Canadian Birth Record or Evidence Report
The cost for a Canadian Birth Record or Evidence Report for a single Canadian-born ancestor is between CAN$200 and CAN$500, plus document copying and shipping fees. The cost depends on case complexity. The service includes genealogical research and document ordering. Depending on the case, it may also include a report of negative searches. Please contact us for more details.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to determine the documentation they need to provide with their application. dfh Research Services cannot, either directly or indirectly, advise a person in connection with an application under the Citizenship Act (section 21.1 (1)).
For more information about applying for a Canadian citizenship certificate see: Apply for a Canadian citizenship certificate: How to apply.
For more information about genealogical research and IRCC requirements, see When Your Ancestor Has No Birth Certificate: Genealogical Proof and Canadian Citizenship.
DNA Research
Some companies charge as much as US$3,700 to identify a biological parent or other ancestor with no guarantee of success. We can do this work for less. We typically provide an initial 10-hour DNA research session and report for CAN$900.
The research and the written report will:
- survey and describe the research that was undertaken in the time available;
- if possible, suggest an answer to your research goal — typically a theory that the evidence supports; and
- provide suggestions for additional research to either confirm or rule out the theory and the candidate(s) identified.
If you are thinking about a DNA investigation to solve a family mystery, please see How to Participate in a Genetic Genealogy Project.
Online Session
I’ll meet with you online to provide customized information, education, and advice about DNA testing and analysis so you can take the next steps. You’ll have access to a recorded version of our meeting that you can download and save. CAN$100 for a one-hour session. You can invite multiple participants.
Gift Certificates
Provide the gift of a genealogist’s time and expertise to help someone break through a brick wall in their family history!
Online Payment
Invoice are sent by email and payable online by credit card, an equivalent debit card or Apple Pay.