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LSLAP at 19:39, 13 October 2025

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	If you need to prove your Canadian citizenship, you can apply for a citizenship certificate if you:		If you need to prove your Canadian citizenship, you can apply for a citizenship certificate if you:

LSLAP at 21:20, 23 August 2025

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	If you need to prove your Canadian citizenship, you can apply for a citizenship certificate if you:		If you need to prove your Canadian citizenship, you can apply for a citizenship certificate if you:

	* are a Canadian citizen who was born outside Canada;		* are a Canadian citizen who was born outside Canada,
	* were born in Canada and need proof besides your Canadian provincial or territorial birth certificate.		* were born in Canada and need proof besides your Canadian provincial or territorial birth certificate.

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	You can find information about submitting the application at this [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/proof-citizenship/apply.html link]. After submitting the application, you will need to wait for processing. If your matter is complex, IRCC may contact you for more information or documentation, and the processing time can be longer. If you want to make an urgent application or submit your application abroad, you can find relevant information on the same website.		You can find information about submitting the application at this [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/proof-citizenship/apply.html link]. After submitting the application, you will need to wait for processing. If your matter is complex, IRCC may contact you for more information or documentation, and the processing time can be longer. If you want to make an urgent application or submit your application abroad, you can find relevant information on the same website.

	~~:'''NOTE:''' Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, processing times for citizenship certificates have increased.~~


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LSLAP at 17:25, 7 August 2024

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	If you need to prove your Canadian citizenship, you can apply for a citizenship certificate if you:		If you need to prove your Canadian citizenship, you can apply for a citizenship certificate if you:

LSLAP at 01:12, 3 August 2024

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	If you need to prove your Canadian citizenship, you can apply for a citizenship certificate if you:		If you need to prove your Canadian citizenship, you can apply for a citizenship certificate if you:
	* are a Canadian citizen who was born outside Canada
	* were born in Canada and need proof besides your Canadian provincial or territorial birth certificate

	~~The Government of~~ Canada ~~has stopped issuing citizenship cards. If you apply to update~~ or ~~replace a citizenship card, you will receive a citizenship~~ certificate instead. There are other documents accepted as proof of citizenship, namely, birth certificates, naturalization certificates issued before Jan 1, 1947, registration of birth abroad certificates issued between Jan 1, 1947 and Feb 14, 1977 and certificates of retention issued between Jan 1, 1947 and Feb 14, 1977. ~~<br>~~		* are a Canadian citizen who was born outside Canada;
			* were born in Canada and need proof besides your Canadian provincial or territorial birth certificate.

	~~:'''NOTE:''' Not knowing for sure whether~~ you ~~or your minor child are citizens does not mean you must~~ apply ~~for a certificate. A provincial~~ or ~~territorial birth certificate should generally be enough to prove Canadian citizenship, but~~ a Canadian citizen born in Canada may still apply for a citizenship certificate. Other documents accepted as proof of citizenship include naturalization certificates issued before Jan 1, 1947, registration of birth abroad certificates issued between Jan 1, 1947 and Feb 14, 1977 and certificates of retention issued between Jan 1, 1947 and Feb 14, 1977. You may also use the “Am I Canadian?” [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship~~/become-canadian-citizen/eligibility/already-citizen.html tool] on the IRCC website to check whether you or your minor children are Canadian citizens. Despite all the alternative ways of proof~~, you ~~may still apply for~~ a certificate ~~if you want to~~. <br>		The Government of Canada has stopped issuing citizenship cards.  If you apply to update or replace a citizenship card, you will receive a citizenship certificate instead.  <br>

	If you want to apply for a citizenship certificate, you should first get ~~the~~ [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/application-citizenship-certificate-adults-minors.html application package], which includes the instruction guide, forms, and document checklist. You must download and print the checklist and the forms, fill out all the forms and include all documents listed in the document checklist. If your documents are not in English or French, you will need to prepare a colour ~~copy,~~ clear and easy-to-read, a translation of the documents, and a sworn statement (affidavit) from the person who did the translation. You cannot have your family members translate for you.~~<br>~~		Being unsure about whether you or your minor child are citizens does not mean you must apply for a certificate. A provincial or territorial birth certificate should generally be enough to prove Canadian citizenship, but a Canadian citizen born in Canada may still apply for a citizenship certificate.

			Other documents accepted as proof of citizenship include naturalization certificates issued before Jan 1, 1947, registration of birth abroad certificates issued between Jan 1, 1947 and Feb 14, 1977, and certificates of retention issued between Jan 1, 1947 and Feb 14, 1977. You may also use the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/eligibility/already-citizen.html “Am I Canadian?” tool] on the IRCC website to check whether you or your minor children are Canadian citizens. Although there are alternative ways to prove citizenship, applying for a certificate is still possible.

			If you want to apply for a citizenship certificate, you should first get [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/application-citizenship-certificate-adults-minors.html the application package], which includes the instruction guide, forms and document checklist, on the IRCC website.

			You must download and print the checklist and the forms, fill out all the forms, and include all documents listed in the document checklist. If your documents are not in English or French, you will need to prepare colour copies clear and easy-to-read, a translation of the documents, and a sworn statement (affidavit) from the person who did the translation. You cannot have your family members translate for you.

	Please check your eligibility before paying the application fee ($75). You can pay your application fee [https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/fees/pay.asp online], but you may also be able to pay by other ways depending on where you are applying from.		Please check your eligibility before paying the application fee ($75). You can pay your application fee [https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/fees/pay.asp online], but you may also be able to pay by other ways depending on where you are applying from.

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	If you need to prove your Canadian citizenship, you can apply for a citizenship certificate if you:		If you need to prove your Canadian citizenship, you can apply for a citizenship certificate if you:
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LSLAP at 04:18, 23 August 2023

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	Please check your eligibility before paying the application fee ($75). You can pay your application fee [https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/fees/pay.asp online], but you may also be able to pay by other ways depending on where you are applying from.		Please check your eligibility before paying the application fee ($75). You can pay your application fee [https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/fees/pay.asp online], but you may also be able to pay by other ways depending on where you are applying from.

	You can find information about submitting the application at this [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/proof-citizenship/apply.html link]. After submitting the application, you will need to wait for processing. If your matter is complex, IRCC may contact you for more information or documentation, and the processing time can be longer. If you want to make an urgent application or submit your application abroad, you can find relevant information on the same website.		You can find information about submitting the application at this [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/proof-citizenship/apply.html link]. After submitting the application, you will need to wait for processing. If your matter is complex, IRCC may contact you for more information or documentation, and the processing time can be longer. If you want to make an urgent application or submit your application abroad, you can find relevant information on the same website.

LSLAP at 04:17, 23 August 2023

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	If you need to prove your Canadian citizenship, you can apply for a citizenship certificate if you:		If you need to prove your Canadian citizenship, you can apply for a citizenship certificate if you:
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	* were born in Canada and need proof besides your Canadian provincial or territorial birth certificate		* were born in Canada and need proof besides your Canadian provincial or territorial birth certificate

	Government of Canada has stopped issuing citizenship cards. If you apply to update or replace a citizenship card, you will receive a citizenship certificate instead. There are other documents accepted as proof of citizenship, namely, birth certificates, naturalization certificates issued before Jan 1, 1947, registration of birth abroad certificates issued between Jan 1, 1947 and Feb 14, 1977 and certificates of retention issued between Jan 1, 1947 and Feb 14, 1977. <br>		The Government of Canada has stopped issuing citizenship cards. If you apply to update or replace a citizenship card, you will receive a citizenship certificate instead. There are other documents accepted as proof of citizenship, namely, birth certificates, naturalization certificates issued before Jan 1, 1947, registration of birth abroad certificates issued between Jan 1, 1947 and Feb 14, 1977 and certificates of retention issued between Jan 1, 1947 and Feb 14, 1977. <br>

	:'''NOTE:''' Not knowing for sure whether you or your minor child are citizens does not mean you must apply for a certificate. A provincial or territorial birth certificate should generally be enough to prove Canadian citizenship, but a Canadian citizen born in Canada may still apply for a citizenship certificate. Other documents accepted as proof of citizenship include naturalization certificates issued before Jan 1, 1947, registration of birth abroad certificates issued between Jan 1, 1947 and Feb 14, 1977 and certificates of retention issued between Jan 1, 1947 and Feb 14, 1977. You may also use the “Am I Canadian?” [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/eligibility/already-citizen.html tool] on the IRCC website to check whether you or your minor children are Canadian citizens. Despite all the alternative ways of proof, you may still apply for a certificate if you want to. <br>		:'''NOTE:''' Not knowing for sure whether you or your minor child are citizens does not mean you must apply for a certificate. A provincial or territorial birth certificate should generally be enough to prove Canadian citizenship, but a Canadian citizen born in Canada may still apply for a citizenship certificate. Other documents accepted as proof of citizenship include naturalization certificates issued before Jan 1, 1947, registration of birth abroad certificates issued between Jan 1, 1947 and Feb 14, 1977 and certificates of retention issued between Jan 1, 1947 and Feb 14, 1977. You may also use the “Am I Canadian?” [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/eligibility/already-citizen.html tool] on the IRCC website to check whether you or your minor children are Canadian citizens. Despite all the alternative ways of proof, you may still apply for a certificate if you want to. <br>
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	Please check your eligibility before paying the application fee ($75). You can pay your application fee [https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/fees/pay.asp online], but you may also be able to pay by other ways depending on where you are applying from.		Please check your eligibility before paying the application fee ($75). You can pay your application fee [https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/fees/pay.asp online], but you may also be able to pay by other ways depending on where you are applying from.
	You can find information about submitting the application at this [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/proof-citizenship/apply.html link]. After submitting the application, you will need to wait for a processing ~~time which is generally 5 months~~. If your matter is complex, IRCC may contact you for more information or documentation, and the processing time can be longer. If you want to make an urgent application or submit your application abroad, you can find relevant information on the same website.		You can find information about submitting the application at this [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/proof-citizenship/apply.html link]. After submitting the application, you will need to wait for processing. If your matter is complex, IRCC may contact you for more information or documentation, and the processing time can be longer. If you want to make an urgent application or submit your application abroad, you can find relevant information on the same website.

	:'''NOTE:''' Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, processing times for citizenship certificates have increased.		:'''NOTE:''' Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, processing times for citizenship certificates have increased.

Clicklaw Editor at 06:57, 14 October 2022

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	Government of Canada has stopped issuing citizenship cards. If you apply to update or replace a citizenship card, you will receive a citizenship certificate instead. There are other documents accepted as proof of citizenship, namely, birth certificates, naturalization certificates issued before Jan 1, 1947, registration of birth abroad certificates issued between Jan 1, 1947 and Feb 14, 1977 and certificates of retention issued between Jan 1, 1947 and Feb 14, 1977. <br>		Government of Canada has stopped issuing citizenship cards. If you apply to update or replace a citizenship card, you will receive a citizenship certificate instead. There are other documents accepted as proof of citizenship, namely, birth certificates, naturalization certificates issued before Jan 1, 1947, registration of birth abroad certificates issued between Jan 1, 1947 and Feb 14, 1977 and certificates of retention issued between Jan 1, 1947 and Feb 14, 1977. <br>

	:'''NOTE:''' Not knowing for sure whether you or your minor child are citizens does not mean you must apply for a certificate. A provincial or territorial birth certificate should generally be enough to prove Canadian citizenship, but a Canadian citizen born in Canada may still apply for a citizenship certificate. Other documents accepted as proof of citizenship include naturalization certificates issued before Jan 1, 1947, registration of birth abroad certificates issued between Jan 1, 1947 and Feb 14, 1977 and certificates of retention issued between Jan 1, 1947 and Feb 14, 1977. You may also use the “Am I Canadian?” [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/eligibility/already-citizen.html. tool] on the IRCC website to check whether you or your minor children are Canadian citizens. Despite all the alternative ways of proof, you may still apply for a certificate if you want to. <br>		:'''NOTE:''' Not knowing for sure whether you or your minor child are citizens does not mean you must apply for a certificate. A provincial or territorial birth certificate should generally be enough to prove Canadian citizenship, but a Canadian citizen born in Canada may still apply for a citizenship certificate. Other documents accepted as proof of citizenship include naturalization certificates issued before Jan 1, 1947, registration of birth abroad certificates issued between Jan 1, 1947 and Feb 14, 1977 and certificates of retention issued between Jan 1, 1947 and Feb 14, 1977. You may also use the “Am I Canadian?” [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/eligibility/already-citizen.html tool] on the IRCC website to check whether you or your minor children are Canadian citizens. Despite all the alternative ways of proof, you may still apply for a certificate if you want to. <br>

	If you want to apply for a citizenship certificate, you should first get the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/application-citizenship-certificate-adults-minors.html application package], which includes the instruction guide, forms, and document checklist. You must download and print the checklist and the forms, fill out all the forms and include all documents listed in the document checklist. If your documents are not in English or French, you will need to prepare a colour copy, clear and easy-to-read, a translation of the documents, and a sworn statement (affidavit) from the person who did the translation. You cannot have your family members translate for you.<br>		If you want to apply for a citizenship certificate, you should first get the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/application-citizenship-certificate-adults-minors.html application package], which includes the instruction guide, forms, and document checklist. You must download and print the checklist and the forms, fill out all the forms and include all documents listed in the document checklist. If your documents are not in English or French, you will need to prepare a colour copy, clear and easy-to-read, a translation of the documents, and a sworn statement (affidavit) from the person who did the translation. You cannot have your family members translate for you.<br>

Clicklaw Editor at 04:25, 14 October 2022

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	Government of Canada has stopped issuing citizenship cards. If you apply to update or replace a citizenship card, you will receive a citizenship certificate instead. There are other documents accepted as proof of citizenship, namely, birth certificates, naturalization certificates issued before Jan 1, 1947, registration of birth abroad certificates issued between Jan 1, 1947 and Feb 14, 1977 and certificates of retention issued between Jan 1, 1947 and Feb 14, 1977. <br>		Government of Canada has stopped issuing citizenship cards. If you apply to update or replace a citizenship card, you will receive a citizenship certificate instead. There are other documents accepted as proof of citizenship, namely, birth certificates, naturalization certificates issued before Jan 1, 1947, registration of birth abroad certificates issued between Jan 1, 1947 and Feb 14, 1977 and certificates of retention issued between Jan 1, 1947 and Feb 14, 1977. <br>

	'''NOTE:''' Not knowing for sure whether you or your minor child are citizens does not mean you must apply for a certificate. A provincial or territorial birth certificate should generally be enough to prove Canadian citizenship, but a Canadian citizen born in Canada may still apply for a citizenship certificate. Other documents accepted as proof of citizenship include naturalization certificates issued before Jan 1, 1947, registration of birth abroad certificates issued between Jan 1, 1947 and Feb 14, 1977 and certificates of retention issued between Jan 1, 1947 and Feb 14, 1977. You may also use the “Am I Canadian?” [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/eligibility/already-citizen.html. tool] on the IRCC website to check whether you or your minor children are Canadian citizens. Despite all the alternative ways of proof, you may still apply for a certificate if you want to. <br>		:'''NOTE:''' Not knowing for sure whether you or your minor child are citizens does not mean you must apply for a certificate. A provincial or territorial birth certificate should generally be enough to prove Canadian citizenship, but a Canadian citizen born in Canada may still apply for a citizenship certificate. Other documents accepted as proof of citizenship include naturalization certificates issued before Jan 1, 1947, registration of birth abroad certificates issued between Jan 1, 1947 and Feb 14, 1977 and certificates of retention issued between Jan 1, 1947 and Feb 14, 1977. You may also use the “Am I Canadian?” [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/eligibility/already-citizen.html. tool] on the IRCC website to check whether you or your minor children are Canadian citizens. Despite all the alternative ways of proof, you may still apply for a certificate if you want to. <br>

	If you want to apply for a citizenship certificate, you should first get the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/application-citizenship-certificate-adults-minors.html application package], which includes the instruction guide, forms, and document checklist. You must download and print the checklist and the forms, fill out all the forms and include all documents listed in the document checklist. If your documents are not in English or French, you will need to prepare a colour copy, clear and easy-to-read, a translation of the documents, and a sworn statement (affidavit) from the person who did the translation. You cannot have your family members translate for you.<br>		If you want to apply for a citizenship certificate, you should first get the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/application-citizenship-certificate-adults-minors.html application package], which includes the instruction guide, forms, and document checklist. You must download and print the checklist and the forms, fill out all the forms and include all documents listed in the document checklist. If your documents are not in English or French, you will need to prepare a colour copy, clear and easy-to-read, a translation of the documents, and a sworn statement (affidavit) from the person who did the translation. You cannot have your family members translate for you.<br>

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	If you need to prove your Canadian citizenship, you can apply for a citizenship certificate if you:		If you need to prove your Canadian citizenship, you can apply for a citizenship certificate if you:
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	You can find information about submitting the application at this [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/proof-citizenship/apply.html link]. After submitting the application, you will need to wait for a processing time which is generally 5 months. If your matter is complex, IRCC may contact you for more information or documentation, and the processing time can be longer. If you want to make an urgent application or submit your application abroad, you can find relevant information on the same website.		You can find information about submitting the application at this [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/proof-citizenship/apply.html link]. After submitting the application, you will need to wait for a processing time which is generally 5 months. If your matter is complex, IRCC may contact you for more information or documentation, and the processing time can be longer. If you want to make an urgent application or submit your application abroad, you can find relevant information on the same website.

	'''NOTE:''' Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, processing times for citizenship certificates have increased.		:'''NOTE:''' Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, processing times for citizenship certificates have increased.


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