I was born outside of Canada. What type of documentation is necessary when applying for Old Age Security?
If you were born outside of Canada, a certified photocopy of one of the following documents is usually sufficient to confirm your Canadian citizenship or legal status: Canadian Citizen – Certificate of Canadian citizenship, naturalization certificate, or Canadian passport issued in 1970 or later; Permanent Resident (formerly known as Landed Immigrant) – Canadian immigration documents (for example IMM1000 – Record of Landing or Permanent Resident Card) or Canadian immigration stamp on your passport; Resident under a Minister’s Permit – Minister’s Permit; Resident under a Temporary Resident’s Permit – Temporary Resident’s Permit.
