Citizenship and Immigration Canada
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Application for a citizenship certificate under Section 3 — Proof of citizenship
Purpose:
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.
Where:
In Canada. Mail your application to the Case
Processing Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia.
Outside Canada. Contact the nearest Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate.
Fee:
A non-refundable processing fee must be paid at the time of application.
Check the Fee
Schedule for Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Some of the documents are available to you in Portable Document Format (PDF). This is a universal file format that allows you to read, print or download an online document while maintaining the fonts, graphics and general layout of that document. To view a PDF document, you must have a PDF reader installed. If you do not already have such a reader, there are numerous PDF readers available for free download or for purchase on the Internet.
In Canada: If you cannot view and print this application from this website we can mail it to you. Place an order for an application if you need it mailed. Be certain you need this application before placing an order. The delivery of this application may take several weeks. The original receipt form (IMM 5401) will be included and does not have to be ordered separately.
Outside Canada: If you cannot view and print this application from this website, contact your nearest Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate.
This application includes the following items:
- Instruction Guide
> also in PDF format PDF, 419 KB - Application for a Citizenship Certificate [Form CIT 0001] PDF, 319 KB
- Citizenship Photo Specifications [Form CIT 0021] PDF, 70 KB
- Document Checklist [Form CIT 0460] PDF, 38 KB
- Fees Receipt for inside Canada only
You have two options to obtain a fees receipt:- Payment of fees on the Internet
If you have Adobe® Acrobat Reader software, a printer, and a Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card, you can pay your fees online. - Payment of fees at a financial institution in Canada only
If you cannot or do not wish to pay online, you must obtain an original receipt of payment form IMM 5401 to pay at a financial institution. This form is not available on the website because an original receipt with a unique serial number must be used. You may order an original receipt by mail.
- Payment of fees on the Internet
