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Proof of Birth

Acceptable proof of birth can be a photocopy of any of the following documents:

  • a birth or baptismal certificate;
  • a birth registration;
  • the hospital record of birth;
  • the record of the attending physician at the birth;
  • the record of the attending nurse or midwife at the birth;
  • a cradle roll or other church record;
  • a Record of Landing issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada;
  • a Notice of Decision issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada;
  • a valid passport; or
  • a citizenship certificate.