Chapter CP 10 - Proof of Citizenship

Section 1 - Applications for proof of citizenship

• 1.1 This section is about
• 1.2 Authorities
• 1.3 Who is a citizen?
• 1.4 Direct mail-in to CPC-Sydney
• 1.5 Exceptions
• 1.6 Application
• 1.7 Documents
• 1.8 Nationality laws of other countries
• 1.9 Check for loss of citizenship status
• 1.10 Surrender previous certificates
• 1.11 Application by a minor for proof

Section 2 - Certificates of citizenship

• 2.1 This section is about
• 2.2 Local Certificates
• 2.3 Imperial Certificates - Under Naturalization Act
• 2.4 Series A
• 2.5 Series B
• 2.6 Series C
• 2.7 Series D
• 2.8 Series E
• 2.9 Series F
• 2.10 Series G
• 2.11 Series H
• 2.12 Series I
• 2.13 Series J
• 2.14 Series K
• 2.15 Form K
• 2.16 Canadian Citizenship Act, January 1, 1947 - Act's requirements
• 2.17 Certificates
• 2.18 Large certificates were official
• 2.19 Citizenship Act, February 15, 1977 - Miniature official

Section 3 - Replacing certificates with errors

• 3.1 This section is about
• 3.2 Authorities
• 3.3 Replacing certificate due to error
• 3.4 No fee for request within 90 days
• 3.5 Applicant must surrender original
• 3.6 Send requests to CPC-Sydney
• 3.7 Speed important for replacements

Section 4 - Undated commemorative certificates

• 4.1 This section is about
• 4.2 Related Topics
• 4.3 Authorities
• 4.4 Context
• 4.5 No fee for confirmation only
• 4.6 Refund fee if collected
• 4.7 Letter of record and letter of confirmation not the same

Section 5 - Exchanging certificates

• 5.1 This section is about
• 5.2 Use Form from CPC-Sydney

Section 6 - Cancellation of certificates

• 6.1 This section is about
• 6.2 Authorities
• 6.3 Context
• 6.4 Applicant must sign receipt
• 6.5 Only CPC-Sydney can cancel certificates with photos
• 6.6 Certificates of deceased must be stamped
• 6.7 Sample Receipt

Section 7 - Recall and cancellation of certificates

• 7.1 This section is about
• 7.2 Authorities
• 7.3 Context
• 7.4 Registrar may order holder to return certificate
• 7.5 Contact Case Management Branch

Section 8 - Found certificates

• 8.1 This section is about
• 8.2 Related Topics
• 8.3 Send found certificates to CPC-Sydney
• 8.4 CPC-Sydney tries to find bearer, return certificate
• 8.5 Certificate checked for tampering
• 8.6 If replacement application, replacement issued

Section 9 - Certificates in possession of third party

• 9.1 This section is about
• 9.2 Related Topic
• 9.3 Family member has previous certificate
• 9.4 Certificate held by stranger
• 9.5 Multiple loss of certificate
• 9.6 CPC-Sydney notifies Passport Office
• 9.7 Applicants must say what they did to get certificate back
• 9.8 Authorization needed for replacement

Section 10 - Approval of replacement certificates

• 10.1 This section is about
• 10.2 Authorities
• 10.3 Who can approve?
• 10.4 Urgent applications submitted through local office
• 10.5 Must be certain of the information received at the local office
• 10.6 Check against CRI/CRS or surrendered certificate
• 10.7 Stolen birth certificates
• 10.8 Send approved application to CPC-Sydney

Section 11 - Homesteads

• 11.1 This section is about
• 11.2 Background
• 11.3 Land Offices may be able to provide names

Section 12 - Delayed registration of birth abroad

• 12.1 This section is about
• 12.2 Authorities
• 12.3 Context
• 12.4 Notes
• 12.5 Letter can be issued
• 12.6 No Fee
• 12.7 All persons registering are adults
• 12.8 Registration by applicant 18 or older

Section 13 - Retention and registration of Canadian Citizenship

• 13.1 This section is about
• 13.2 Related Topics
• 13.3 Authorities
• 13.4 Context
• 13.5 Definition
• 13.6 Claim to and possible loss of citizenship
• 13.7 How to prevent loss of citizenship
• 13.8 Substantial connection to Canada criteria
• 13.9 Application forms
• 13.10 Young children residing outside Canada cannot retain
• 13.11 Documentation
• 13.12 Processing procedures
• 13.13 If the judge requires that the person appear in person for a hearing
• 13.14 Language and knowledge test
• 13.15 Same abandonment procedures apply as for grant
• 13.16 Subject to prohibitions relating to residence
• 13.17 Application is not approved