Replace lost, stolen, or damaged documents in Alberta
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Facts checked September 2026 · See what changed · How we check
Per-document steps for Alberta residents: official agencies, current links, and a free downloadable checklist.
If documents were stolen: file a police report and keep a copy before starting any replacement application.
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Alberta provincial documents
Open this section ↓Birth Certificate
ProvincialApply at Alberta Vital Statistics, via authorized registry agents →AgencyAlberta Vital Statistics, via authorized registry agentsFeeVerify current fee at the official link belowNoteGovernment fee is $20; authorized registry agents charge an additional service fee (see current fee at the link).TimelineAllow 2–8 weeks for standard delivery; expedited options may be availableDriver's Licence
ProvincialReplace at Authorized private registry agents →AgencyAuthorized private registry agentsFeeVerify current fee at the official link belowNoteAlberta driver's licences are replaced at private authorized registry agents, not a government office. Find your nearest agent at alberta.ca.At renewal- Proof of legal entitlement to be in Canada (birth certificate, PR card, or equivalent).
- Your physical or mobile health card, for AHCIP revalidation.
- If your name differs from your proof document (for example, a married name), documents explaining the change (for example, a marriage certificate).
- A one-time 60-day grace period is available in person at a registry agent if documents are missing (a fee applies).
- Adding your Personal Health Number (PHN) to the card is done in person at a registry office only.
↑ Close this sectionHealth Card: AHCIP (Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan)
ProvincialReplace AHCIP (Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan) →AgencyAlberta HealthNoteContact Alberta Health to request a replacement AHCIP card. Some updates can be done through a registry agent.2
Federal documents (every province)
Open this section ↓SIN: Confirmation of SIN
FederalService Canada: lost/stolen SIN →AgencyService CanadaFeeFreeNoteService Canada no longer issues SIN cards. You receive a Confirmation of SIN letter instead. Apply online via My Service Canada Account or in person at any Service Canada centre with 2 original pieces of ID.↑ Close this sectionPassport (lost or stolen)
FederalPassport Canada: lost/stolen guide →AgencyPassport Canada / Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaSteps- Report the loss, call Passport Canada: 1-800-567-6868
- If it was still valid, complete the declaration on form PPTC 203 and include it with your application
- If it had already expired, renew or apply in the normal way; no special form is needed
FeeIf it was still valid: the regular fee plus a $45 replacement fee. If it had already expired: the regular fee onlyNoteReport it first, then check whether you can renew.Lost, stolen or damaged passport: report it to 1-800-567-6868, file PPTC 203, and expect the $45 surcharge on a lost or stolen replacement. The passport guide: lost, stolen or damaged →
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Frequently asked questions
Open this section ↓↑ Close this sectionHow do I replace a lost birth certificate in Alberta?
Apply to Alberta Vital Statistics, via authorized registry agents. Verify the current fee at the official link. Government fee is $20; authorized registry agents charge an additional service fee (see current fee at the link). Standard delivery takes 2–8 weeks; expedited options may be available.
How do I replace a lost driver's licence in Alberta?
Contact Authorized private registry agents. Alberta driver's licences are replaced at private authorized registry agents, not a government office. Find your nearest agent at alberta.ca. Verify the current fee at the official link above.
How do I replace a lost AHCIP (Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan) card?
Contact Alberta Health to request a replacement AHCIP card. Some updates can be done through a registry agent.
How do I get a SIN replacement?
Service Canada no longer issues SIN cards. Request a free Confirmation of SIN letter online via My Service Canada Account, or in person at any Service Canada centre with 2 original pieces of ID. No fee.
What do I do if I lost my Canadian passport?
Report it to Passport Canada (1-800-567-6868), then check whether you can renew. If the lost or stolen passport was still valid, include form PPTC 203 and pay the regular fee plus a $45 replacement fee. If it had already expired, just renew or apply in the normal way.
Moving to Alberta from another province? The route-specific checklist:
Facts checked September 2026
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