Application for a Search of Citizenship Records

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This application includes the following items:

• Application for a Search of Citizenship Records [Form CIT 0058]  (PDF, 91 KB)
• Fees Receipt
  You have two options to obtain a fees receipt:
  1. Payment of fees on the Internet
     If you have PDF Reader software, a printer, and a Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card, you can pay your fees online.
  2. Payment of fees at a financial institution in Canada
     If you cannot or do not wish to pay online, you must obtain an original receipt form IMM 5401 in order 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.
• Instruction Guide

This application is for persons requesting a search of citizenship records to verify citizenship and naturalization information. A valid reason for the search must be given. If the person is requesting a search of records for information about another person, that person’s consent is needed, unless the person is deceased.

The record letter cannot be used as proof of citizenship. For proof of citizenship, please use the Application for a Citizenship Certificate.

• Read your instruction guide and download your application forms.
• Complete, sign and date your application forms.
• Pay the fees. The fee is not refundable. Check the Fee Schedule for Citizenship and Immigration Services.
• Mail your fully completed application to the Case Processing Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia.