Courts & Court Records in Manitoba
Manitoba's trial courts are the Court of King's Bench and the Provincial Court, with the Court of Appeal above them. Decisions are free on CanLII's Manitoba collection; case files are requested through the court registry.
Vital Records: Restricted, With a Genealogy Door
The Vital Statistics Branch (linked below) issues birth, death, and marriage certificates to the person named and close family. Historical registrations open for genealogy through the Archives of Manitoba.
Land, Property & Business Records
Land titles are administered through Manitoba's land titles offices, and business names and corporations are searchable through the Companies Office — both linked below.
Records Nobody Publishes
Criminal records are not public anywhere in Canada — checks go through police services with the subject’s consent. For unpublished government records, Manitoba’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) gives anyone the right to file an access request with a provincial or municipal body, the provincial cousin of the federal ATIP process described in our Canada Public Records guide.
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Manitoba Records: Quick Answers
Are Manitoba court records public?
Yes — judgments are free on CanLII and files can be requested from the court registry, subject to restrictions in family and youth matters.
Who can get a Manitoba birth certificate?
The person named, parents, or legal guardians through the Vital Statistics Branch. General public access is not permitted.
How do I check a Manitoba company?
Search the Companies Office registry, which covers Manitoba corporations and registered business names.