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Passport Applications and Information

Adult General Passport

To apply for an adult passport, you must be:

  • a Canadian citizen and
  • 16 years of age or older

Items you will need to bring with you:

  • Original Birth Certificate (or Canadian Citizenship Card)
  • A piece of government-issued photo identification which includes your name, date of birth, and signature (For example, a driver’s licence or non-driver photo ID)
  • If you are applying with a married surname, a copy of the marriage certificate is required
  • 2 passport photos
  • A guarantor (a person with a valid Canadian Passport who has known you for two years)

If you cannot bring a guarantor with you they will need to complete three things before you can submit your application:

  • Fill out and sign the guarantor section of the application
  • Sign the back of one of your photos
  • Sign a copy of your government-issued photo ID with signature (both front and back)

For the Adult General Passport Application Click Here.

 

Adult Simplified Renewal

New: Canadians in Canada and abroad can now use the simplified process to renew an expired passport as long as it was issued within the last 15 years. The simplified process is also available to individuals who had their passport lost, stolen or damaged. Previously, the simplified renewal process wasn’t available for passports expired longer than a year or those that were lost, stolen or damaged.

With the simplified renewal process, applicants don’t need to have a guarantor or to provide their original documents, such as proof of citizenship or photo identification. They simply need 2 photos, 2 references, their completed form and the applicable fees.

To renew your Canadian passport, your current passport must:

  • have been issued within the last 15-years
  • have been issued when you were at least 16 years of age
  • have the same name, date of birth and place of birth you want on your new passport
  • have the same gender identifier you want on your new passport (either printed on your current passport or the observation sticker)

Items you will need to bring with you:

  • Completed Renewal Application (application below)
  • 2 passport photos
  • Your current passport or most recent passport

For the Simplified Renewal Application Click Here.

 

Child Passport

You can only apply for a child’s passport if you’re:

  • one of the child’s parents (if you’re not separated or divorced)
  • the parent who has custody of the child (if you are separated or divorced) with the correct documentation
  • the child’s legal guardian, with the correct documentation
    • Include all legal documents proving your legal guardianship of the child.

Each legal parent or guardian should sign the application form. We may contact the other legal guardian or parent.

Items you will need to bring with you:

  • Original Birth Certificate, if this is the first application for the child the Birth Certificate needs to indicate the child’s parents names (long-form or recently issued).
  • Have new photos (available on site)
  • A completed Child’s Passport Application (below)
  • If there are any custody agreements, a copy should be included

For the Child’s Passport Application Click Here.

 

Payment Methods and Costs

Adult Passports: 10 years $160, 5 years $120

Children’s Passport: $57

Passport Payments are only by Credit Card or Money Order/Certified Cheque made out to the Receiver General for Canada (Please note Visa Debit Cards and Debit Cards are not accepted)