Parish Register Inquiry Form
The completion of a signed Parish Register Inquiry Form is required for the release of records of baptisms, confirmations, marriages, burials containing personal information. In order for us to comply with church policy and BC privacy laws, the form is designed to establish the requestors right to the personal information contained in the record.
Parish Records Retention Schedule
The Parish Records Retention Schedule identifies parish records of legal and historical value. The schedule informs how long to keep records and which records should be transferred to the Archives or disposed. Contact the Archivist for any questions.
Fees
In order to help support the maintenance of the archives, the Diocesan Archives charges fees for its services. It is $25 for copies of baptism/confirmation/marriage/burial records (this fee may be waived based on the nature of the request). Extensive research requests will be charged an hourly rate of $20 at the discretion of the Archivist, please fill out and return the Research Request Form (see downloads below). Extensive photocopy requests are $0.25/page. Scans of photos are $15.00 plus the cost of printing. Fees are payable by cheque or cash to the Archives of the Anglican Diocese of British Columbia. Fees do not apply to parish business.