Chapter CP 3 - Establishing Applicant's Identity

Section 1 - Acceptance of identity documents

• 1.1 This section is about
• 1.2 Authorities
• 1.3 Policy
• 1.4 Acceptable documents to show identity
• 1.5 True, certified copy acceptable
• 1.6 When to accept photocopies
• 1.7 Grant applicants and Quebec Act of Civil Status

Section 2 - Verifying identity

• 2.1 This section is about
• 2.2 Check names, identity documents
• 2.3 If applicant does not have photo identification
• 2.4 Reschedule test applicants without identification
• 2.5 Verify documents
• 2.6 Accept only certified copies or originals
• 2.7 Pick-up or exchange by applicant
• 2.8 Pick-up or exchange by third part

Section 3 - Name; change in name

• 3.1 This section is about
• 3.2 Authorities
• 3.3 Policy
• 3.4 Name on grant applications filed under 5(1), 5(2)(a) and 11(1)
• 3.5 Applications filed under 5(2)(b)
  • 3.5.1 Clients resident inside Canada
  • 3.5.2 Clients resident outside Canada
• 3.6 Proofs - First-time applications filed under section 12
  • 3.6.1 Clients resident inside Canada
  • 3.6.2 Clients resident outside Canada
• 3.7 Replacement Certificate
  • 3.7.1 Clients resident inside Canada
  • 3.7.2 Clients resident outside Canada
• 3.8 Appendix A - documents to establish name

Section 4 - Date of birth; changing date of birth

• 4.1 This section is about
• 4.2 Authorities
• 4.3 Background
• 4.4 Policy
• 4.5 Grants - 5(1), 5(2)(a) and 11(1)
• 4.6 Grants - 5(2)(b) and application involving 2(2)(b)
• 4.7 Proofs - First Proof
• 4.8 Proofs - Replacement
• 4.9 Amendments to DOB
• 4.10 Appendix A - Primary Documents
  • 4.10.1 Birth Certificate - a birth certificate with the following characteristics
  • 4.10.2 Birth Certificates must be certified by the individual embassy
  • 4.10.3 Baptismal Certificate
  • 4.10.4 Baptismal certificate must be certified by individual embassies
  • 4.10.5 Decision of the court
  • 4.10.6 Other Primary Documents
• 4.11 Appendix B - Secondary Documents
  • 4.11.1 Birth Certificate
  • 4.11.2 Baptismal Certificate
  • 4.11.3 Other Secondary Documents

Section 5 - Policy on DNA testing

• 5.1 This section concerns
• 5.2 Policy
• 5.3 What is DNA?
• 5.4 Circumstances in which a DNA analysis should be carried out
• 5.5 What to tell applicants about DNA
• 5.6 What are the procedures to follow in analyzing DNA?
• 5.7 Which laboratories are authorized to carry out DNA analyses for CIC?
• 5.8 Sample letter to be adapted to your needs

Section 6 - Sex/Change of sex or gender reassignment

• 6.1 This section is about
• 6.2 Authorities
• 6.3 Policy
• 6.4 Primary documentation used establish sex
• 6.5 Grants - Sex on grant applications filed under 5(1), 5(2)(a), 5(2)(b) and 11(1)
• 6.6 Proofs
  • 6.6.1 Sex on first time applications filed under section 12
  • 6.6.2 Sex on replacement certificates
• 6.7 Surgical procedures completed
• 6.8 APPENDIX A - Documents to establish gender