Requesting Sacramental Records
Baptism, confirmation and marriage records are among the most treasured documents a parish keeps. The Diocese of Hamilton now has one simple process for all parishes, so every request is handled carefully and without delay.
How to make a request
- 1Fill out the Diocese’s online formAll sacramental record requests now begin there.
- 2Your request comes to St. Ann’sOnce submitted, it is sent directly to our parish.
- 3We’ll follow up with youOur office will contact you about your record.
Is there a cost?
No fee
There is no charge if you are requesting:
- Your own sacramental record
- The sacramental record for your child, or for someone for whom you are legal next-of-kin
Non-Sacramental Purposes
For family research or citizenship applications. Payable to the parish in advance, it covers the work of searching our records.
Baptism, confirmation, and marriage records are among the most treasured documents a parish keeps. Because requests have grown considerably in recent months, the Diocese of Hamilton has introduced a single, consistent process for all parishes. This helps us serve every request carefully and without delay.
How to make a request
All sacramental record requests now begin with an online form provided by the Diocese. Once submitted, your request is sent directly to St. Ann Parish, and we will follow up with you.
For sacramental records requests, please visit: https://hamiltondiocese.com/bishop-farrell-library/requesting-sacramental-records/
Genealogy and family research requests
The Diocese has established a fee of $50 CAD per record search for genealogy requests made for family research or citizenship applications. This fee is payable to the parish in advance and covers the work involved in searching our records.
There is no fee if you are requesting:
Your own sacramental record
The record of your child or a person for whom you are legal next-of-kin
A record related to a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit status application