Documents & Identity Guide for Canada
A practical collection of current Documents & Identity procedures for Canada.
Documents & Identity Guide for Canada
A practical collection of current Documents & Identity procedures for Canada.
Procedures in this guide
How to Apply for a Canadian Record Suspension Through the Parole Board
Apply directly to the Parole Board of Canada for a record suspension after completing your sentence and the applicable waiting period.
How to Apply for OHIP and Get Your First Ontario Health Card
Eligible Ontario residents can apply for OHIP in person at ServiceOntario with a completed registration form and documents proving citizenship or immigration status, Ontario residency and identity.
How to Renew an Ontario Health Card Online or In Person in 2026
Renew an Ontario health card online or at ServiceOntario. Check online eligibility, required documents, expiry rules, cost, temporary proof and delivery time.
How to Order or Replace an Ontario Birth Certificate Online
Order a first or replacement Ontario birth certificate through ServiceOntario, including regular, premium, mail and urgent service options.
How to Apply for a Search of Canadian Citizenship Records
Ask IRCC to search Canadian citizenship and naturalization records for yourself or another person, using the online or paper application route.
How to Get an Urgent or Express Canadian Passport When You Need to Travel Soon
Canadians who need a passport sooner than normal processing allows can request express pickup in 2 to 9 business days, urgent pickup by the end of the next business day, or emergency weekend or statutory holiday service in qualifying situations. Expedited service requires an in-person passport application and additional fees, and urgent applicants must provide proof of why the passport is needed quickly.
How to Change the Sex or Gender Identifier on a Canadian Passport to F, M or X
Canadian citizens can request F, M or X in the sex field of a passport. Learn when you need a new passport instead of a renewal, when Form PPTC 643 is required, what supporting documents to provide and the current 2026 passport fees.
How to Correct an Error on a Canadian Immigration Document With Form IMM 1436
Use Form IMM 1436 to ask IRCC to correct an administrative error on an eligible Canadian immigration document, including a valid work permit, study permit, visitor record, temporary resident permit, Confirmation of Permanent Residence or protected person document.
How to Change Your Name With the CRA After Marriage or a Legal Name Change
Learn how to update your first name, last name or both names with the Canada Revenue Agency after marriage or a legal name change, including when you can call, when documents are required, mail or fax processing times and what to update separately.
How to Renew an Expiring or Expired Permanent Resident Card in Canada
Learn when to renew a Canadian PR card, the $50 fee, residency obligation, required documents and photo, how to apply online, urgent processing rules and what to do if your card expires outside Canada.
How to Apply for a Canadian Citizenship Certificate as Proof of Citizenship
Learn how to apply for official proof of Canadian citizenship, including who needs a citizenship certificate, the 2026 citizenship-by-descent rules, required documents, $75 fee, online and paper applications, and what happens after IRCC decides your case.
How to replace a lost or stolen Canadian passport in Canada
Learn how to replace a lost or stolen Canadian passport in Canada in 2026, including how to report it, whether you can renew or need a new passport, form PPTC 203, required photos and documents, the $45 replacement fee and urgent travel options.
How to replace a lost or stolen Social Insurance Number confirmation in Canada
Learn what to do if your Canadian Social Insurance Number confirmation letter or old SIN card is lost or stolen, how to view and print your SIN through My Service Canada Account, how to request a Confirmation of SIN, which documents you need and how to protect your SIN from fraud.
How to apply for a Canadian passport for a child under 16 in Canada
Learn how to apply for a Canadian passport for a child aged 15 or younger in 2026, including form PPTC 155, proof of citizenship and parentage, guarantor rules, passport photos, parental consent, the CAD $58.50 fee and processing options.
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