Service Nova Scotia: Vital Statistics

This place is very slow so it appears to be very busy but the reality is there are more people walking around and talking with each other rather then dealing with clients. Once you get to the counter it is smooth sailing but there is a long wait to get from your waiting chair to the counter.

I have used this service a few times. I had to get long Birth Certificates printed for us.
I thought this was going to be a huge process, but it was very quick and efficient.
The lady behind the counter was very friendly and assisted me with filling out the sets of paperwork.
She came back with them very quick.
Every time I have been here, it has been pretty busy. You go here for just about everything, from wedding licence, birth certificates, etc.

I’m in a bureaucratic nonsense pile currently, dealing with the intricacies of securing dual-​citizenship. I’ll save you the gritty details of my dealings with a different Country’s system, and instead give a loud round of applause to Nova Scotia’s Vital Stats department. Thank you for making my life easier!
I found out yesterday that I needed a long form birth certificate, and that I needed it in a hurry. I applied online for the document and called the Hollis Street office pronto to find out if the document could be quickly prepared. I spoke with a nice gentleman who sent an email and asked me to call back today. I made the call this morning and was told I could pick it up anytime today! I was also told that the priority post fee of $ 20 that I paid would be refunded since I was going to pick it up in person.
When I got there today, I was greeted by multiple people offering me assistance. I had my certificate in hand within a matter of minutes and was so relived to deal with real people, in person, who seemed to genuinely care about what I needed. I wasn’t just a number, and for that Service Nova Scotia, I am very grateful. Thanks again for the great service.