Apply In-Person

1. To apply for a citizenship certificate, the applicant will need an application package. Visit the immigration and citizenship website, here is the link: package.
2. Under “How are you applying” click on the “Paper” option.
3. Click on the application link under the “Documents to Use” section of this page. (The applicant will need to update their pdf viewer to view the application form).
4. Or use this link to the application form: Link
5. Fill in the application form with all the relevant details.
6. Pay the fee (Fees can only be paid in the online mode).
7. The link for the online fee payment can be found under the “Fees to be paid” section of this page.
8. For those residing in Canada, the address where the application needs to be submitted can be found under the “Office Locations and Contacts” section of this page.
9. Once submitted, the application will be forwarded for processing.
10. It will take 15 months to process the certificate.

Payment of fee

1. To pay the fee the applicant needs to visit the following website: Link.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and under “Select application type”, select “Citizenship”.
3. Click on “Continue”.
4. Enter a quantity for the option/s that apply, and click on “Submit”.
5. Select the “I am not a robot” option.
6. Click on “Login and pay”, the applicant will have to log in using their credentials, if the applicant is a new user follow these steps to create an account:
   • Click on the “Register” option.
   • The applicant can opt to create an account using GCKey or a sign-in partner, choose the one that applies.
   • Enter details such as name and other information.
   • Click on “Submit”.
   • A link will be sent to the registered email ID, click on the link to verify the account.
   • Once the account has been verified, the applicant will need to go back to the login page and log in to their account.
7. Pay using a credit or prepaid card, enter card details and pay.

• Application form.
• Two passport size photos.
• Statutory declaration.
• Proof of legal change of name.
• ID documents.
• Fee
• Here is a full list of documents that may be needed: document checklist.

Location: Canada
Office address:
839 Beauregard Crescent Ottawa, ON K4A 3C9

Mailing address:
Canada Citizenship Help 375 Des Epinettes Avenue P.O. Box 51017 Ottawa,
ON K1E 3W4 (For any queries)
Email: info@canadacitizenshiphelp.ca
Phone: (888) 808-0455
Fax: (613) 691-9500
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Address where the application needs to be mailed: Citizenship and Immigration Canada Case Processing Centre — Proof P.O. Box 10000 Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 7C1.

Location: British Columbia
Address: 1148 Hornby Street
Vancouver BC V6Z 2C3
Address: Vancouver (Citizenship Office)
200 - 877 Expo Boulevard
Vancouver BC V6B 8P8
Address: Surrey
70-9900 King George Boulevard
Surrey BC V3T 0K9
Contact Link

• The applicant should be a Canadian citizen.
• The applicant can only apply if their original certificate got lost/stolen.
• The applicant can apply for a certificate if they have to change their name.
• The applicant needs to replace their citizenship certificate.
• The applicant wants to pass down their citizenship to their child.
• The applicant’s legal parent was a citizen of Canada or naturalized before the applicant was born.
• The applicant will need a document that proves their citizenship; Passport, Job application, pension, social insurance number etc.
• The applicant is unsure they are a Canadian citizen and want to know for sure.
• Here is the link to check eligibility: Link

• Fee payment can be made here: fee
• Here is a full list of fees: fee

• The certificate is valid forever as long as the applicant is a citizen of Canada.

• Here is the link to the Application form.

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• The applicant shall receive their citizenship certificate within 15 months from the submission of the application.

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• The online applications for citizenship certificates are only available for applicant’s whose parents are citizens of Canada.
• If the applicant’s case is complex, they will be contacted for more information or the submission of additional documents.

• Surname
• Given name
• Certificate number
• Date
• Whether the applicant is applying for a replacement
• Details of loss or theft
• Name as shown on the birth certificate
• Place and country of birth
• Birth details on the birth certificate
• Gender
• Marital status

• A certificate of citizenship is accepted as proof of citizenship.

Information Link

• A citizenship certificate can also be used as proof of citizenship when an applicant is applying for a passport.

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