Getting or replacing a citizenship certificate
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In December 2023, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice declared that the first-generation limit for many individuals is unconstitutional.
However, the Court has suspended the declaration until December 19, 2024. This means that the current rules still apply until further notice.
- how the first-generation limit affects you
- what you can apply for (including urgent application, if applicable)
Special measures for Canadian citizens or permanent residents in Iran
If you’re a Canadian citizen or permanent resident currently in Iran, you can apply for the following documents for free:
- Canadian passport
- Canadian citizenship certificate
- permanent resident travel document
- How can I apply for a citizenship certificate or search of citizenship records?
- When and how do I apply urgently for a citizenship certificate?
- Can I update my application for a citizenship certificate?
- I live abroad and applied online. How will I get my citizenship certificate?
- How do I get a citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship) for someone under 18 years old?
- How do I fill out my application for a citizenship certificate if I don’t know everything about my parents or grandparents?
- For my citizenship certificate application, can I provide documents that aren’t in English or French?
- What documents should I send with my application for a citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship)?
- My citizenship certificate was mailed to me, but I never received it. What do I do?
- I legally changed my name. How do I change the name on my citizenship certificate or card?
- How do I update my citizenship certificate or card with my reclaimed Indigenous name?
- I want to replace or update my citizenship certificate. What do I do with my current certificate?
- I’ve lost my citizenship card/certificate. How do I replace it?
- Can I replace my citizenship certificate or card if there’s a mistake on it?
- How can I apply for a citizenship certificate or search of citizenship records?
- When and how do I apply urgently for a search of citizenship records?
