Lost or Damaged Canadian Citizenship Certificate

Replacing a Canadian Citizenship Certificate or Card

If your Canadian citizenship certificate or citizenship card has been lost, stolen, or damaged, you should apply for a replacement as soon as possible.

Your citizenship certificate is the official proof of your Canadian citizenship status. To request a replacement, you must submit:

• A completed Application to Replace a Citizenship Certificate

• A supplementary declaration explaining the loss, theft, or damage

• Government-issued identification to confirm your identity

Important Update

As of February 1, 2012, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) no longer issues wallet-sized citizenship cards with photographs.

IRCC now issues a letter-sized Canadian Citizenship Certificate without a photo. This document is the official legal proof of Canadian citizenship and fully replaces the older citizenship card.

⚠️ Important:
A Canadian citizenship certificate is not a travel or identity document.
You must present your original citizenship certificate when applying for a Canadian passport.

We Can Help

Replacing a lost or damaged citizenship certificate can be time-consuming and frustrating. Many applications are returned or delayed due to missing information or errors. A returned application can result in delays of 10 months or longer.

Our experienced team helps ensure your application is prepared accurately and reviewed thoroughly before submission, reducing the risk of unnecessary delays.

Our Services Include:

• Correctly completing all required application forms

• Assisting with the preparation of supporting documents

• Reviewing your application, documents, and photos for accuracy and completeness

• Submitting your application on your behalf

• Acting as a liaison between you and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

Our goal is to help you navigate the process smoothly, efficiently, and with confidence.

Contact Us

Have questions or need assistance?

📞 Call: (888) 808-0455
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: canadacitizenshiphelp.ca