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] (opens in new tab) 
2. Document Checklist (IMM 5644) (opens in new tab) 
3. Application for a Permanent Resident Card (IMM 5444) (opens in new tab) 
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) (opens in new tab) 
• Authority to release personal information to a designated individual (IMM 5475) (opens in new tab) 
• Request form for a Change of Sex or Gender Identifier (IRM 0002) (opens in new tab) 
• Confirmation of Eligibility for a Reclaimed Name Change Gratis Replacement Document Under Call to Action 17 (IRM 0004) (opens in new tab) 
• Statutory Declaration to Reclaim an Indigenous Name on Canadian Citizenship Certificates or Permanent Resident Cards (IRM 0005) (opens in new tab) 
• 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.