The date when civic registration was instituted/required varies according to the province or territory Civic Registration of BDM in British Columbia started in 1872. There is an Index to the BC records online at http://www.bcarchives.gov.bc.ca/textual/governmt/vstats/v_events.htm Prior to 1872 you may [with luck] find some info in Church Registers in the "School of Theology" archives at the University of British Columbia ++++++++++++++++++++++++= On Fri, 21 Jul 2000 09:35:38 -0700, Neil Lepper wrote: >Can anyone tell me if they filled out official forms to be sent to the >government starting in 1900 when deaths occurred. Linda >