Citizenship and Immigration Canada
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Application for a search of citizenship records
Purpose:
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.
Where:
In Canada. Mail to the Case Processing Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia.
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.
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 that 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.
This application includes the following items:
- Instruction Guide
> also in PDF format PDF, 120 KB - Application for a Search of Citizenship Records [Form CIT 0058] PDF, 91 KB
- Fees Receipt
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
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.
- Payment of fees on the Internet
