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'''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 | 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> | ||
Please check your eligibility before paying the application fee ($75). You can pay your application fee | 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 https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/proof-citizenship/apply.html. 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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