Application to get, renew or replace a Permanent Resident Card (PR Card)

Use this application if you:

• did not receive your card within 180 days of immigrating,
• are renewing your card,
• are replacing a lost, stolen or damaged card, or
• are changing your gender designation on your card.
• are changing the name on your PR card to reclaim your Indigenous name

Before you apply, make sure you are eligible.

This application package includes:

1. Instruction Guide [IMM 5445]
2. Document Checklist [IMM 5644] (PDF, 2.19 MB)
3. Application for a Permanent Resident Card [IMM 5444] (PDF, 1.84 MB)
4. Photograph Specifications for Permanent Resident Cards (PDF, 614.24 KB)

Depending on your situation, you may need to submit:

• Use of a Representative [IMM 5476] (PDF, 648.31 KB)
• Authority to release personal information to a designated individual (PDF, 593.57 KB)
• Request form for a Change of Sex or Gender Identifier [IRM 0002] (PDF, 1.79 MB)
• Confirmation of Eligibility Form to Reclaim Indigenous Name [IRM 0004] (PDF, 1.82 MB)
• Statutory Declaration Form [IRM 0005] (PDF, 1.82 MB)
• an amended birth certificate or legal change of name document

Important: We will return your application if:

• it is incomplete,
• it is missing information or documents, or
• your photographs do not follow our specifications.