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Replace lost, stolen, or damaged documents in New Brunswick

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Facts checked September 2026 · See what changed · How we check

Per-document steps for New Brunswick 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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    New Brunswick provincial documents

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    Birth Certificate

    Provincial
    AgencyService NB: Vital Statistics
    Fee$45 (in person or by mail); $40 (online)
    TimelineAllow 2–8 weeks for standard delivery; expedited options may be available
    Apply at Service NB: Vital Statistics →

    Driver's Licence

    Provincial
    AgencyService NB (in person; new photo required)
    FeeVerify current fee at the official link below
    NoteMust attend a Service NB location in person to replace a lost or stolen driver's licence.
    Replace at Service NB (in person; new photo required) →

    Health Card: NB Medicare

    Provincial
    AgencyNew Brunswick Department of Health
    NoteContact or visit the NB Department of Health to request a Medicare card replacement.
    Replace NB Medicare →

    Vehicle registration: Registration certificate

    Provincial

    Selling? Replace it first.

    New Brunswick runs the transfer on the paper certificate. The registered owner signs both pages, and "The purchaser must surrender the registration certificate and have the vehicle transferred into their name at any issuing office." New Brunswick also states that "The vehicle cannot be driven or permitted to be driven until the registration certificate is recorded in the new purchaser's name." If the certificate is lost, replace it before the sale completes.

    AgencyService New Brunswick
    Fee$25.00 (replacement registration certificate)
    Replace at Service New Brunswick →

    If the certificate cannot be recovered at all: Registration Affidavit (lost registration)

    For the case where the certificate cannot be obtained at all, New Brunswick publishes a sworn affidavit, sworn before a Commissioner of Oaths or a Justice of the Peace. It records "That I am unable to obtain the transfer of the registration certificate for the following reason" and "That I am desirous that the said vehicle be registered in my name." It is the route when the document is genuinely unrecoverable rather than merely misplaced.

    Form CSS-FOL-40-2918B →

    If the registered owner has diedRegistry step not published

    New Brunswick does not publish a step-by-step transfer-upon-death registration process we can cite. What is confirmed is the tax treatment: a vehicle deemed an inheritance by the Department of Public Safety is not subject to tax where the appropriate documents are provided, and qualifying transfers are processed exempt of PVT by Service New Brunswick at the same time the vehicle is registered. Start with Service New Brunswick and ask for the estate process.

    Selling the vehicle? Sell a car privately walks the rest of the transfer, and what to do when someone dies covers the wider estate paperwork.

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    Federal documents (every province)

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    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. If it was still valid, complete the declaration on form PPTC 203 and include it with your application
    3. 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 only
    NoteReport it first, then check whether you can renew.
    Passport Canada: lost/stolen guide →

    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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    Build your New Brunswick replacement checklist

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    BUILD YOUR FREE CHECKLIST

    Which documents did you lose?

    Select all that apply. We'll generate a step-by-step checklist with New Brunswick-specific agencies and links.

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    Frequently asked questions

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    How do I replace a lost birth certificate in New Brunswick?

    Apply to Service NB: Vital Statistics. Fee: $45 (in person or by mail); $40 (online). Standard delivery takes 2–8 weeks; expedited options may be available.

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

    Contact Service NB (in person; new photo required). Must attend a Service NB location in person to replace a lost or stolen driver's licence. Verify the current fee at the official link above.

    How do I replace a lost NB Medicare card?

    Contact or visit the NB Department of Health to request a Medicare card replacement.

    Can I still sell my car if I lost the New Brunswick registration document?

    Not through the standard process. New Brunswick runs the transfer on the physical document, so replace it first: $25.00 (replacement registration certificate), through Service New Brunswick.

    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.

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    Related guides

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    Change of Address

    Update your address with CRA, New Brunswick Department of Health, Service NB (in person; new photo required), and every other agency.

    After a Death

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

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Facts checked September 2026

Guidepost is not a law firm. This guide is for general information only. Full disclaimer

Informational guide only. Guidepost is not a law firm. This guide explains the typical process and is not legal advice. Requirements can change. Verify current rules with the relevant government authority or a qualified professional before you act.