You must include all documentation supporting the application each time you apply, even if the child previously had a passport. We review these each time we get an application for a child.
You must submit your child’s original proof of citizenship document. We don’t accept photocopies of proof of citizenship.
If you apply by mail, we’ll return the document to you with the new passport. If you apply in person at a passport office, we’ll review the document and then return it to you.
Submit 1 of the following:
We accept laminated proof of citizenship documents if they were laminated by the provincial, territorial or federal government agency that issues them.
We do not accept a laminated proof of citizenship document if
This is because lamination changes and hides the document’s original security features. We need those features to validate the document.
If you need a new proof of Canadian citizenship
Complete the form below and include it with your application if both
Request – Sex or gender identifier – Child under 16 years of age [PPTC 644] (PDF, 1.8 MB)
Contact the vital statistics office (opens in a new tab) in the province or territory where your child was born to ask for a birth certificate.
Certain provinces have different documents that we also accept as proof of Canadian citizenship:
When applying for a child’s passport, all parents or legal guardians must
If you’re a legal guardian applying for a passport for a child, make sure you submit proof of legal guardianship.
When a court order or agreement exists referring to custody or decision-making responsibilities over the child
If a divorce has been granted, you must provide a copy of the divorce judgment or order.
If you’re worried that someone might apply for a passport for your child without your consent
You must provide proof of parentage to confirm the relationship between you and the child, such as
If the surname (last name) of a parent on the proof of parentage is different from their surname on the application form, provide a document that shows a link between the 2 surnames, such as
We may request other documents.
You may not need proof of parentage if
If you don’t need to provide proof of parentage, you still need to submit proof of citizenship. You may submit a wallet-sized birth certificate instead of the detailed (long-form) birth certificate in this case.