Research Services
Visiting the Archives
All researchers are welcome to visit the Archives; just be sure to make an appointment first. Our holdings are generally openly accessible, subject only to the limits of the provincial Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and a few less common restrictions (e.g. solicitor-client privileged documents).
Baptism and marriage records
Vital event registers are typically restricted from public access under PIPA . Please contact the archivist by email or phone for assistance with your search. We produce baptism and marriage certificates for a fee of $25, within the PIPA provisions.
Research assistance
The archivist provides free research services for United Church members and employees carrying out official church business. We also provide a modest amount of research (up to 20 minutes) for inquiries from the general public.
Research Service Fees
There is no charge to members of The United Church of Canada when carrying out official church business. For research relating to Residential Schools, the Archives does not charge fees to survivors, families of survivors, or authorized representatives collecting information on behalf of Indigenous communities.
The following fees will apply for duplication services provided by the Archives.
Pre-payment may be required. For e-transfer or payment by cheque, please consult the archivist.
| Service | Size | Charge |
| Certified copies | 8.5” x 11” | $25 each |
| Photocopies | 8.5” x 11” | $0.25 per page |
| Digital scans– text and photos (high resolution) |
≤ 11” x 17” |
$15 per scan |
| Digital Scans- Architectural Drawings |
≥ 11” x 17” (oversize) |
Requester pays cost of commercial printing plus $15 fee |
Exceptions
There is no fee for the following requesters:
- • Employees or members of The United Church of Canada when carrying out official church business; charge-back for duplication of architectural drawings may be negotiated
- • Survivors of residential schools seeking information about themselves or their families
- • An authorized representative of an Indigenous community collecting information about that Indigenous community on its behalf
- • Descendants of former Oriental Home and School residents seeking copies of personal information about their family members
Effective January 2025