1. Contact your local church parish. The church where you were baptized should have a record of your baptism and may be able to issue you a replacement certificate.
2. Obtain the form RC20. Download and fill out the form RC20 (Religious Certificates Application Form) from the province of Ontario's website.
3. Gather required documentation. Along with the completed form RC20, you may need to provide supporting documentation such as a valid government-issued ID, a copy of your birth certificate, and the fee for the certificate.
4. Submit your request. Submit the completed form RC20 and the required documents to the Vital Statistics office in person, by mail, or online using Ontario's eHealth portal.
5. Pay the fee. There is a fee associated with obtaining a replacement baptismal certificate. You can find information on the current fees on the Vital Statistics website.
6. Receive your replacement certificate. Once your request has been processed, you will receive your replacement baptismal certificate by mail.
_It's important to note that the specific requirements and procedures for obtaining a replacement baptismal certificate may vary slightly from church to church or from province to province. For the most accurate information, it's best to get in touch with your local parish priest._
