Application for a citizenship certificate under Section 3
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Important: If your application is incomplete or missing information, it will be returned to you.
This application includes the following items:
- Application for a Citizenship Certificate (including the Document Checklist) [Form CIT 0001] (PDF, 319 KB)
- Citizenship Photo Specifications
- Fees Receipt
You have two options to obtain a fees receipt:- Pay your fees online.
- Pay your fees at a financial institution in Canada.
You will need an original fee receipt
- Instruction Guide [CIT 0001]
This application is for Canadian citizens residing inside or outside Canada who wish to apply for a citizenship certificate as proof of Canadian citizenship. Supporting documents required will depend on whether the application is for a new certificate or to replace one that was lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed.
In Canada.
- Read your instruction guide and download your application forms
- Complete, sign and date your application forms
- Pay the fees
- Mail your fully completed application to the Case Processing Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia
Outside Canada. Contact the nearest Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate.
- Read your instruction guide and download your application forms.
- Complete, sign and date your application forms.
- Pay the fees.
- Mail your fully completed application.
