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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. |
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This application includes the following items:
- Guide
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format
- Application for
a Search of Citizenship Records [Form CIT 0058]
- 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 on-line.
- Payment of fees at a financial institution in Canada
If you cannot or do not wish to pay on-line, you must obtain an original
receipt form IMM 5401 in order to pay at a financial institution.
This form is not available on the Web site because an original receipt
with a unique serial number must be used. You may order
an original receipt by mail.
If you cannot view and print this application from this Web site
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 Fees Receipt will
be included and does not have to be ordered separately.
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