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Replace lost, stolen, or damaged documents in Manitoba

Per-document steps for Manitoba 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.

Manitoba provincial documents

Birth Certificate

Provincial
AgencyManitoba Vital Statistics Branch
Fee$30 flat for each certificate issued by the director, including the search. Rush (3 business days): $65 within Canada / $75 USA / $105 other, delivery extra.
TimelineAllow 2–8 weeks for standard delivery; expedited options may be available
Apply at Manitoba Vital Statistics Branch →

Driver's Licence

Provincial
AgencyMPI (Manitoba Public Insurance) / Autopac
FeeVerify current fee at the official link below
NoteMPI handles driver's licence replacements in Manitoba at any Autopac agent.
Replace at MPI (Manitoba Public Insurance) / Autopac →

Health Card: Manitoba Health Card

Provincial
AgencyManitoba Health: Insured Benefits
Phone1-800-392-1207
NoteManitoba has no dedicated online replacement page for the health card. Call Manitoba Health Insured Benefits at 1-800-392-1207 to request a replacement.

No dedicated online replacement page, use the phone number above.

Federal documents (every province)

SIN: Confirmation of SIN

Federal
AgencyService Canada
FeeFree
NoteService 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.
Service Canada: lost/stolen SIN →

Passport (lost or stolen)

Federal
AgencyPassport Canada / Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Steps
  1. Report the loss, call Passport Canada: 1-800-567-6868
  2. Complete form PPTC 203 (application to replace)
  3. Apply in person at a Passport Canada office or eligible Service Canada centre
FeeStandard passport fee plus a $45 surcharge for replacing a lost or stolen passport
NoteYou cannot reorder a lost or stolen passport: you must report it and apply fresh every time.
Passport Canada: lost/stolen guide →

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Frequently asked questions

How do I replace a lost birth certificate in Manitoba?

Apply to Manitoba Vital Statistics Branch. Fee: $30 flat for each certificate issued by the director, including the search. Rush (3 business days): $65 within Canada / $75 USA / $105 other, delivery extra.. Standard delivery takes 2–8 weeks; expedited options may be available.

How do I replace a lost driver's licence in Manitoba?

Contact MPI (Manitoba Public Insurance) / Autopac. MPI handles driver's licence replacements in Manitoba at any Autopac agent. Verify the current fee at the official link above.

How do I replace a lost Manitoba Health Card card?

Manitoba has no dedicated online replacement page for the health card. Call Manitoba Health Insured Benefits at 1-800-392-1207 to request a replacement. Phone: 1-800-392-1207.

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?

You cannot reorder a lost or stolen passport. Report it to Passport Canada (1-800-567-6868), complete form PPTC 203, and apply in person. A $45 surcharge applies if the passport expired within the past 3 years.

Related guides

Change of Address

Update your address with CRA, Manitoba Health: Insured Benefits, MPI (Manitoba Public Insurance) / Autopac, and every other agency.

After a Death

Cancelling or transferring documents belonging to someone who has passed away.

Last updated: July 2026

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