Replace lost, stolen, or damaged documents in Newfoundland & Labrador
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Per-document steps for Newfoundland & Labrador 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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Newfoundland & Labrador provincial documents
Open this section ↓Birth Certificate
ProvincialApply at Vital Statistics Division: Service NL →AgencyVital Statistics Division: Service NLFeeVerify current fee at the official link belowTimelineAllow 2–8 weeks for standard delivery; expedited options may be availableDriver's Licence
ProvincialReplace at Motor Registration Division: Service NL →AgencyMotor Registration Division: Service NLFeeVerify current fee at the official link belowHealth Card: MCP (Medical Care Plan)
ProvincialReplace MCP (Medical Care Plan) →AgencyMCP Card Replacement: Service NLNoteSubmit the MCP Card Replacement form to Service NL. No fee charged for replacement.↑ Close this sectionVehicle registration: Duplicate (re-print) vehicle registration
ProvincialSelling? Replace it first.
Newfoundland and Labrador lists the seller's vehicle registration permit as a required document for a transfer, and the seller must be the registered owner. The insurance declaration the buyer signs is printed on the reverse of that same permit, and the permit has to stay in the vehicle while it is driven and be produced to a traffic officer on request. If it is lost, get the duplicate first.
Replace at Motor Registration Division: Service NL →AgencyMotor Registration Division: Service NLFee$25 (in person or online). Seniors pay $10.IDRequest it through MyGovNL, or apply in person, by phone, or in writing by mail or fax to the nearest Motor Registration Division office.If the registered owner has died
Newfoundland and Labrador publishes a dedicated process, Transfer a Vehicle Upon Death. Submit the Transfer of Vehicle Registration Upon a Death application, which includes a sworn affidavit, the bill of sale on the back of the vehicle registration, and a death certificate: an original or certified copy of the funeral director's or a government-issued death certificate. There is no fee where the vehicle passes as a bequest and is not sold as part of the estate's assets. Where Letters of Administration have been granted the administrator signs for the estate.
Estate transfer 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)
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 Newfoundland & Labrador?
Apply to Vital Statistics Division: Service NL. Verify the current fee at the official link. Standard delivery takes 2–8 weeks; expedited options may be available.
How do I replace a lost driver's licence in Newfoundland & Labrador?
Contact Motor Registration Division: Service NL. Verify the current fee at the official link above.
How do I replace a lost MCP (Medical Care Plan) card?
Submit the MCP Card Replacement form to Service NL. No fee charged for replacement.
Can I still sell my car if I lost the Newfoundland & Labrador registration document?
Not through the standard process. Newfoundland & Labrador runs the transfer on the physical document, so replace it first: $25 (in person or online). Seniors pay $10., through Motor Registration Division: Service NL.
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.
Facts checked September 2026
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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.