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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.

Application to Register and Retain Canadian Citizenship Under Section 8

Purpose: This application is for a person who was born outside Canada after February 14, 1977, and who could lose Canadian citizenship under Section 8 of the Citizenship Act unless he/she applies to register as a Canadian citizen and retain Canadian citizenship.

Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship Under Subsection 9(1)

Purpose: This application is for an adult Canadian citizen who wishes to renounce his or her Canadian citizenship. To renounce your Canadian citizenship you must prove you are a Canadian citizen. You must also prove that you are, or will become, a citizen of a country other than Canada, if this application to renounce is approved.

Application to Resume Canadian Citizenship Under Subsection 11(1) and for Persons Who Lost Citizenship as Minors Under Subsection 11(1.1)

Purpose: This application is for:

• A person who was previously a Canadian citizen, other than a person whose citizenship was revoked under the former or current Act, and who wishes to resume citizenship under subsection 11(1) of the Citizenship Act.
  Or
• A person who lost Canadian citizenship as a minor (under 21 years of age) between January 1, 1947 and February 14, 1977 when your responsible Canadian parent took up citizenship in another country or renounced Canadian citizenship and wishes to resume Canadian citizenship.

If you are a person who would have had a claim to Canadian citizenship on January 1, 1947, but who lost British subject status prior to that date, other than by marriage, you are not eligible to resume under subsection 11(1) because you were never a Canadian citizen. Please use the Application for Canadian Citizenship under subsection 5(1) Adults. If you had Canadian citizenship and it was revoked under the Canadian Citizenship Act or under the current Act you also must use the Application for Canadian Citizenship under subsection 5(1) Adults.

Solemn Declaration Concerning a Citizenship Certificate That Was Lost, Stolen, Destroyed or Never Received

This form is for Canadian citizens who:

• applied for a citizenship certificate and six weeks have passed since the certificate was mailed to them. To know when your certificate was mailed, you can access your file on-line, or contact the CIC Call Centre.

or

• possessed a Canadian citizenship certificate that was lost, stolen or destroyed but who do not wish to reapply for a new certificate immediately.

You may also choose to apply for a new citizenship certificate.

Read more about the citizenship certificate.