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Information about Canadian Citizenship and Obtaining Proof of Citizenship

Were you born in Canada? Is one of your parents Canadian? Were you landed in Canada before 1947 (for example, as a war bride)? Do you need proof of your Canadian citizenship?

If you were born in Canada, you are probably a citizen. You may also be a Canadian citizen if you were born outside Canada to a Canadian parent. If you were landed in Canada before 1947, you may have automatically become a Canadian citizen (for example, war brides automatically became Canadians on January 1, 1947). Find out more about Canadian citizenship.

	Citizenship Certificate (Proof of Citizenship) This certificate is your proof of citizenship. It is a wallet-sized card with your photograph. Find out about obtaining or replacing your card.
	Search for Citizenship Records A search of records can confirm if you were or were not issued a citizenship certificate.
	Born Outside Canada to a Canadian Parent Is one of your parents Canadian? Were you born outside Canada? Are you a Canadian who had a child outside Canada?
	Dual Citizenship In most cases, you can hold citizenship from two or more countries at the same time. Learn more about dual citizenship.
	Rights and Responsibilities in Canada All Canadians have rights and freedoms — as well as responsibilities. These are based on Canadian laws and shared values.
	How to Become a Canadian Citizen If you have lived in Canada as a permanent resident for at least three years, you may be ready to become a Canadian citizen. Read about the steps you must take to become a Canadian citizen.