To apply for a citizenship certificate, you must do the following:
The application you need is the Application for a Citizenship Certificate:
You can download and print the application kit you need from Find an application form or guide in the Quick Find section on the right-hand side of this page.
You can also ask for an application to be mailed to you.
Read the guide carefully before you complete the application form. The fee for processing your form is not refundable, so make sure you are eligible for a citizenship certificate before you apply.
3. Complete the application form and attach the necessary documents.
The application kit contains instructions. Read those instructions, and be sure to provide the required documents. If information or documents are missing, your application may be delayed.
First-time applicants
If this is the first time you have applied for a citizenship certificate, you will need to send the original or a clear and easily readable certified copy of the required documents.
If those documents are not in English or French, you must provide the original documents or clear and easily readable certified copies, a translation of them, and an affidavit from the person who did the translation. Translations by family members are not acceptable.
Previous applicants
If you have had a citizenship or naturalization certificate in the past, you must send the original of all previous certificates, as well as any pink transmission copies you still have. However, you may provide photocopies of all other required documents.
If those documents are not in English or French, you must also provide a translation of them and an affidavit from the person who did the translation. Translations by family members are not acceptable.
Along with the specific documents that apply to your situation, you must include the following with your application:
4. Pay the fee and get the necessary receipt.
The fee is $75.
You can pay the fee at most banks in Canada.
You can pay fees:
If you live outside Canada and do not want to pay online, or if your credit card is not compatible with the online payment system, you can make your payment directly to the Canadian consular mission (embassy, high commission or consulate) responsible for your area. The consular mission determines an acceptable method (cheque, money order, cash). The application processing fee is payable in Canadian funds only.
If you live in Canada, mail your completed application form and the required documents to
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Case Processing Centre–Proof
P.O. Box 10000
Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 7C1
If you live outside Canada, mail your completed application form and the required documents to the Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate responsible for your area.