Alberta - Obtain Duplicate Citizenship Card (Lost, Stolen, Damaged)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. To obtain a duplicate citizenship card, the applicant will need an application package. Here is the link package.
2. Fill in the application form. Here is the link application.
3. Fill in the application form with all the relevant details.
4. Pay the fee (Fees can only be paid in the online mode).
5. The link for the online fee payment can be found under the “Fees to be paid” section of this page.
6. The applicant will need to select the country they live in to obtain the address where the application needs to be submitted.
7. For those residing in Canada, this is the 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.
8. Once submitted, the application will be forwarded for processing.
9. It will take 15 months to process the certificate.

Apply Online

1. To apply online, the applicant will have to create/log in to their IRCC account, here is the Link.
2. If the applicant has an account login, they can directly login using GCKey or a Sign-in partner.
3. If the applicant does not have an account, follow these steps:
   • Click on “Register”.
   • The applicant can either register using a “GCkey” or with a “Sign-in Partner”.
   • Select the option that applies.
   • Follow these steps depending on the option chosen: Link.
4. Now, the applicant will have to log in to their account.
5. The applicant will be directed to another page.
6. Once logged in, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on “Citizenship: Apply for a search or proof of citizenship”.
7. After this select the option that says “Apply for or replace a citizenship certificate”.
8. The applicant will be prompted to answer more questions.
9. Click on “Continue”.
10. The applicant will be directed to an application form where they will have to enter their details.
11. Click on “Save and continue” once all the details have been entered.
12. On the next page, upload all the required documents, click on “Save and continue”.
13. The applicant will have to pay fees.
14. Once paid, submit the application.
15. The applicant shall receive their certificate within 15 months from the submission of the application.

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Required Documents

• Two passport size photos.
• ID documents;
  • Driver’s License
  • Passport
  • VAC card
• Fee
• Here is a full list of documents that may be needed: document checklist.
• application form.

Office Locations & Contacts

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
Email: info@canadacitizenshiphelp.ca
Phone: (888) 808-0455
Fax: (613) 691-9500
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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 their child if they are eligible to pass their citizenship status to their child.
• The applicant can apply for a certificate if they have changed their name.

Fees

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

Validity

• The certificate is valid forever and does not need to be renewed.

Documents to Use

• application form.

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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

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Instructions

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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

• FAQ relating to duplicate citizenship certificate Link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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