Free replacement guide
Replace lost, stolen, or damaged documents in Canada
Birth certificates, driver's licences, and health cards are all replaced through your province. SIN confirmations and passports go through the federal government. Pick your province for a free step-by-step checklist with official links.
If your documents were stolen
File a police report first and keep a copy. It's useful for the replacement application and for notifying your bank if you're concerned about identity theft.
Federal documents (applies to every province)
SIN — Confirmation of SIN
Service Canada no longer issues SIN cards. Instead, you request a free Confirmation of SIN letter via My Service Canada Account or in person at any Service Canada centre. No fee.
Service Canada — lost/stolen SIN →Passport (lost or stolen)
A lost or stolen passport cannot be reordered — you must report it and apply fresh. Call Passport Canada (1-800-567-6868), then complete form PPTC 203. A $45 surcharge applies if the passport expired within the past 3 years.
Passport Canada — lost/stolen guide →Pick your province for the full guide
Birth certificates, driver's licences, and health cards are provincial. Each province has a different agency, fee structure, and application process.
What each province page includes
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