Proof and certificates of citizenship

A certificate of citizenship may be issued to a Canadian citizen who:

• Has never had a certificate;
• Wants to update a certificate;
• Wants to replace a damaged, lost, destroyed, or stolen certificate.

Procedures for

• Applications for citizenship certificates
• Recall and cancellation of citizenship certificates

Learn about

• Types of citizenship certificates
• Proof of citizenship for travel and government services
• Delayed registration of birth outside Canada