Proof of Citizenship (17:VIII)

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The miniature wallet sized certificate of citizenship is the most satisfactory proof of Canadian citizenship. However, if you are born in Canada, a birth certificate or baptismal certificate can be proof if it indicates place and date of birth. A Canadian passport is typically required by other countries as proof of citizenship for the purpose of travelling.

To obtain a miniature certificate or to replace one, applications should be made to the case processing centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia. The fee for Proof of Citizenship is $75.

This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by LSLAP 1 and LSLAP 2, August 10, 2015.
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