How Do You Get A Replacement Birth Certificate In Canada?
Losing a Canadian birth certificate (commonly referred to as a Canadian Citizenship Card) can be extremely inconvenient. Often times, a copy of a birth certificate is used when obtaining passports, social security insurance cards and other government documents. If you have misplaced your birth certificate, there are ways to replace it. Visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website (see Resources) to obtain an “Application for a citizenship certificate from inside Canada.” Complete the application. Gather your government documents. To replace your certificate, you must send your original naturalization/citizenship certificate and and pink transmission copies; two forms of photo identification; and any other applicable government documents, such as marriage certificates, divorce decrees, or birth certificates. Pay the fee for replacing your citizenship. To do so, visit the “Client Services” section of the website and click on “Payment of Fees.” From there, you will be guided throu
