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.

Before you apply, make sure you are eligible.

This application package includes:

1. Instruction Guide [IMM 5445]
2. Document Checklist (IMM 5644) (PDF, 2.19MB)
3. Application for a Permanent Resident Card [IMM 5444] (PDF, 1.84MB)
4. Photograph Specifications for Permanent Resident Cards (PDF, 614.24KB)
5. Use of a Representative [IMM 5476] (PDF, 648.31KB) 
6. Authority to release personal information to a designated individual (PDF, 593.57KB)

Optional:

• Request form for a Change of Sex or Gender Identifier [CIT 0404] (PDF, 1.52MB)

Important: We will return your application if:

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

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