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==Procedure==
'''Apply In-Person'''
#To apply for a citizenship certificate, the applicant will need an application package. Visit the immigration and citizenship website, here is the link [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/application-citizenship-certificate-adults-minors.html package].
#Under “How are you applying” click on the “Paper” option.
#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).
#Or use this link to the application form: [https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/pdf/kits/citizen/cit0001e-2.pdf Link]
#Fill in the application form with all the relevant details.
#Pay the fee (Fees can only be paid in the online mode).
#The link for the online fee payment can be found under the “Fees to be paid” section of this page.
#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.
#Once submitted, the application will be forwarded for processing.
#It will take 15 months to process the certificate.
 
'''Payment of fee'''
#To pay the fee the applicant needs to visit the following website: [https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/fees/pay.asp Link].
#Scroll to the bottom of the page and under “Select application type”, select “Citizenship”.
#Click on “Continue”.
#Enter a quantity for the option/s that apply, and click on “Submit”.
#Select the “I am not a robot” option.
#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.
#Pay using a credit or prepaid card, enter card details and pay.
 

==Required Documents==
*[https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/pdf/kits/citizen/cit0001e-2.pdf 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: [https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/pdf/kits/citizen/cit0014e-2.pdf document checklist].

 

 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''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 
Send a message here [https://canadacitizenshiphelp.ca/contact/ contact] 
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: Ontario''' 
Address: 55 Bay St. North 
Ground Floor (Market St. entrance) 
Hamilton ON L8R 3P7 
 
'''Address: Kitchener''' 
29 Duke Street East, 1st Floor 
Kitchener ON N2H 1A2 
 
'''Address: London''' 
417 Exeter Road 
London ON N6E 2Z3 
 
'''Address: Niagara Falls''' 
4318 Portage Road, 
Niagara Falls ON L2E 6A4 
 
'''Address: Ottawa''' 
Appointments 
235 Queen Street 
Level C3 - Suite 005 
Ottawa ON K1A 0H5 
 
'''Mailing address''': 
365 Laurier Ave. W 
Office 3122 
Ottawa ON K1A 1L1 
 
'''Address: Mississauga''' 
3085 Glen Erin Drive 
Mississauga ON L5L 1J3 
 
'''Address: Toronto (Scarborough)''' 
325 Milner Avenue, Suite 200 
Scarborough ON M1B 5N1 
 
'''Address: Toronto (Etobicoke)''' 
5343 Dundas Street West Suite 105 
Toronto ON M9B 6K5 
 
'''Address: Windsor''' 
1250 Walker Road 
Windsor ON N8Y 4T4 
Contact [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/contact-ircc/offices/canada-appointment-only.html Link] 
 
==Eligibility==
*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: [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizenship/check-eligibility.asp&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1641200032046283&usg=AOvVaw3RwqZ0S4CLoRV2EdbXoZmr Link]

 
==Fees==
*Fee payment can be made here: [https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/fees/pay.asp fee]
*Here is a full list of fees: [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/fees/citizenship/service-fees.html fee]
 

 
==Validity==
*The certificate is valid forever as long as the applicant is a citizen of Canada.
 
 
==Documents to Use==
*Here is the link to the [https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/pdf/kits/citizen/cit0001e-2.pdf Application form].

 
 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.
 
 
==Processing Time==
*The applicant shall receive their citizenship certificate within 15 months from the submission of the application.
 
 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&>
from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.
 
 
==Instructions==
*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.
 
 
==Required Information==
*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

 
 
==Need for the Document==
*A certificate of citizenship is accepted as proof of citizenship.

 
 
==Information which might help==
Information [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/proof-citizenship/about.html Link] 

 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
*A citizenship certificate can also be used as proof of citizenship when an applicant is applying for a passport.
 
 
==External Links==
Place some external links which might help.
 
 
==Others==
More information which might help people.
 

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