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Replace lost, stolen, or damaged documents in New Brunswick

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.

New Brunswick provincial documents

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 →

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 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.

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, 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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