Search of citizenship records: How to apply

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About the process</a></li> <li class="col-md-3 col-sm-6"><a class="list-group-item active">2. How to apply</a></li> <li class="col-md-3 col-sm-6"><a class="list-group-item" href="/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/proof-citizenship/search-records/after-you-apply.html">3. After you apply</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="reference parbase section"><div class="cq-dd-paragraph"><div class="mwsgeneric_base_html mwsgeneric-base-html parbase"> <span data-incl-name="covid-cit-eng"></span>  </div> </div> </div> <div class="mwsgeneric-base-html parbase section"> <div class="alert alert-warning"> <p>Before you apply, <a href="/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/proof-citizenship/search-records.html">make sure you’re eligible</a> for a search of citizenship records.</p> </div> </div> <div class="mwsgeneric-base-html parbase section"> <h2>On this page</h2> <ul> <li><a href="#online">Apply online for your own records</a></li> <li><a href="#paper">Apply on paper for your or someone else’s records</a> <ul> <li><a href="#package">get the application package</a></li> <li><a href="#pay">pay the application fees</a></li> <li><a href="#submit">submit the application</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2 id="online">Apply online to get your own records</h2> <p>You can apply online <strong>only</strong> to get <strong>your own records</strong>. To <a href="#paper">get someone else’s record</a>, you need to apply on <strong>paper</strong>.</p> <div class="alert alert-warning"> <p>If you’ve already applied on paper, do <strong>not</strong> apply online for the same request. If you do, we won’t process your online application.</p> </div> <details> <summary><h3 id="urgent-online">If you need to apply online urgently</h3></summary> <p>We can process applications faster than our normal <a href="http://www.ircc.canada.ca/english/information/times/canada/certif-processing.asp">processing times</a> in <strong>special cases</strong>, such as</p> <ul> <li>confirming to a foreign government that you’re <strong>not</strong> a citizen (for example, to get a passport from that country)</li> <li>administering the estate of a deceased person or executing a will</li> <li>showing you are (or are not) a citizen to get a certain job</li> </ul> <h4>How to apply online urgently</h4> <p>We’ll ask you if you need urgent processing in the online application.</p> <p>Answer “Yes” and:</p> <ul> <li>explain why you need urgent processing</li> <li>upload documents to support your explanation, for example <ul> <li>a letter from a foreign government stating that they need the information </li> <li>a letter from an employer</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <div class="alert alert-warning"> <p>We’ll review your request to see if it qualifies. <strong>Even if you qualify, we can’t guarantee that you’ll get your search of citizenship record on time.</strong></p> </div> </details> <div class="row wb-eqht"> <div class="col-md-6 hght-inhrt"> <section class="panel panel-default hght-inhrt"> <header class="panel-heading"> <h3 class="panel-title">Before you start</h3> </header> <div class="panel-body"> <p>To apply online, you need</p> <ul> <li>to read <a href="/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-0058-online-application-search-citizenship-records.html" target="_blank">the instruction guide to apply online<span class="wb-inv">(opens in a new tab)</span></a> <span class="glyphicon glyphicon-new-window" aria-hidden="true"></span></li> <li>an email address</li> <li>access to a scanner or digital camera</li> <li>a valid credit card or Canadian debit card to pay online when you submit your application</li> <li>a printer to print your result letter, if you want</li> </ul> </div> </section> </div> <div class="col-md-6 hght-inhrt"> <section class="panel panel-default hght-inhrt"> <header class="panel-heading"> <h3 class="panel-title">Start your online application</h3> </header> <div class="panel-body"> <p>In the account</p> <ul> <li>we’ll check if you can apply online</li> <li>you can <a href="#urgent-online">apply online urgently if you qualify</a></li> </ul> <p>Once you start your online application, you have <strong>60 days</strong> to submit it.</p> <p>The online application works best in Google Chrome.</p> <p><a href="/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/account.html" class="btn btn-primary">Create an account or sign in</a></p> </div> </section> </div> </div> <h2 id="paper">Apply on paper for your or someone else’s records</h2> <div class="alert alert-warning"> <p>If you’ve already applied online, do <strong>not</strong> apply on paper for the same request. If you do, we won’t process your paper application.</p> </div> <h3 id="package">Get the application package</h3> <p>The <a href="/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/application-search-citizenship-records.html">application package</a> has the instruction guide and the form you must fill out.</p> <ul> <li>Read the <a href="/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-0058-application-search-citizenship-records.html">instruction guide</a> carefully before you complete the form.</li> <li>If information or documents are <strong>missing</strong>, it may <strong>delay</strong> the processing of your application.</li> </ul> <details> <summary><h4 id="urgent-paper">If you need to apply on paper urgently</h4></summary> <p>We can process applications faster than our normal <a href="http://www.ircc.canada.ca/english/information/times/canada/certif-processing.asp">processing times</a> in <strong>special cases</strong>, such as</p> <ul> <li>confirming to a foreign government that you’re <strong>not</strong> a citizen (for example, to get a passport from that country)</li> <li>administering the estate of a deceased person or executing a will</li> <li>showing you are (or are not) a citizen to get a certain job</li> </ul> <p>In your application</p> <ul> <li>include a letter explaining why you need urgent processing</li> <li>provide documents to support your explanation, for example <ul> <li>a letter from a foreign government stating that they need the information</li> <li>documents that show you’re administering an estate or the executor of a will</li> <li>a letter from an employer</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>Write <strong>Urgent – search of citizenship records</strong> in large, dark letters on the envelope when you <a href="#submit">submit your application</a></p> <div class="alert alert-warning"> <p>We’ll review your request to see if it qualifies. <strong>Even if you qualify, we can’t guarantee that you’ll get your search of citizenship record on time</strong>.</p> </div> </details> <details> <summary><h4 id="someone-else">How to get someone else’s record</h4></summary> <h5>If the person is alive</h5> <p>The person must give <strong>consent</strong> by signing and dating section 4B in the paper application form.</p> <h5>If the person is deceased for less than 20 years</h5> <p>You need to provide</p> <ul> <li>the date of death</li> <li>proof of <ul> <li>death, such as a death certificate</li> <li>your relationship to the deceased person, such as a marriage certificate, <strong>and</strong></li> <li>your legal right to get their information (such as documents naming you as the administrator <strong>or</strong> executor of the person’s estate)</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h5>If the person is deceased for more than 20 years</h5> <p>You need to provide a copy of your personal identification, such as a driver’s licence or health card.</p> </details> <details> <summary><h4>How to get a paper copy of your result</h4></summary> <p>We send the result of your search <strong>electronically</strong> to the email address in your application form.</p> <p>If you need a <strong>paper</strong> copy of the result</p> <ul> <li>let us know in the application form</li> <li>you may need to wait longer due to delivery times</li> <li>you will <strong>not</strong> receive the electronic letter</li> </ul> </details> <h3 id="pay">Pay the application fee</h3> <p>You can pay your fees online.</p> <ul> <li>Methods of payment depend on where you’re applying from.</li> <li>If you’re submitting more than 1 application at the same time, you can pay all the fees together.</li> <li>You cannot get a refund once we start processing your application.</li> <li>If you need help, <a href="/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-0058-online-application-search-citizenship-records.html#step3">check the payment instructions</a>.</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/index.asp" target="_blank">Pay your fees online</a> <span class="wb-inv">(opens in a new tab)</span> <span class="glyphicon glyphicon-new-window" aria-hidden="true"></span></p> <h3 id="submit">Submit the application</h3> <div class="row wb-eqht"> <div class="col-md-6 hght-inhrt"> <section class="panel panel-default hght-inhrt"> <header class="panel-heading"> <h4 class="panel-title">If you live in Canada or the United States</h4> </header> <div class="panel-body"> <p>Mail your completed application form and documents to:</p> <p>IRCC Digitization Centre - Citizenship<br> 3050 Wilson Ave<br> New Waterford, NS<br> B1H 5V8</p> </div> </section> </div> <div class="col-md-6 hght-inhrt"> <section class="panel panel-default hght-inhrt"> <header class="panel-heading"> <h4 class="panel-title">If you live outside Canada and the United States</h4> </header> <div class="panel-body"> <p>Submit your completed application form and documents to your region’s <a href="http://travel.gc.ca/assistance/embassies-consulates">Canadian embassy, consulate or high commission</a>.</p> </div> </section> </div> </div> <div class="well"> <p>If you’re <a href="#urgent-paper">applying urgently</a>, write <strong>Urgent – search of citizenship records</strong> in large, dark letters on the envelope.</p> </div> </div> <div class="mwsgeneric-base-html parbase section"> <h4>Track your application </h4> </div> <div class="reference parbase section"><div class="cq-dd-paragraph"><div class="mwsgeneric_base_html mwsgeneric-base-html parbase"> <div id="id1"><span data-incl-name="cit-tracking-number-eng"></span> <p>We recommend that you use a postal or courier service with a tracking number to ensure you get proof that your application was delivered to the IRCC office.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="reference parbase section"><div class="cq-dd-paragraph"><div class="par parsys"><div class="mwsgeneric-base-html parbase section"> <span data-incl-name="payment-credit-eng"></span> <section class="mfp-hide modal-dialog modal-content overlay-def" id="centred-popup"> <header class="modal-header"> <p class="h3 modal-title mrgn-tp-0">Credit cards and prepaid cards</p> </header> <div class="modal-body"> <p>We accept credit cards and prepaid cards from:</p> <ul> <li>Visa<sup>®</sup>,</li> <li>MasterCard<sup>®</sup>,</li> <li>American Express<sup>®</sup>, and</li> <li>JCB.</li> </ul> <p>If you use a prepaid credit card, keep it for <strong>at least</strong> 18 months after you pay to make refunds easier.</p> <p>We also accept all Visa Debit cards.</p> <p>The card you use does not have to be in your name. The cardholder’s name will appear on the receipt but it does not need to match your application.</p> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="reference parbase section"><div class="cq-dd-paragraph"><div class="par parsys"><div class="mwstext section"><span data-incl-name="payment-debit-eng"></span> <section class="mfp-hide modal-dialog modal-content overlay-def" id="centred-popup2"> <header class="modal-header"> <p class="h4 modal-title mrgn-tp-0">Debit cards</p> </header> <div class="modal-body"> <p>It must:</p> <ul> <li>be from a Canadian bank using <a href="http://www.interac.ca/en/interac-online-consumer.html" rel="external">INTERAC<sup>®</sup> Online</a>, and</li> <li>be registered for online banking through your bank’s website.</li> </ul> <p>We also accept all Visa Debit cards. If your card has the Visa Debit logo on it, alone or with the INTERAC<sup>®</sup> Online logo, select Visa Debit as your payment method.</p> <p>The card you use does not have to be in your name. 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