Free guide: Newfoundland & Labrador
Replace lost, stolen, or damaged documents in Newfoundland & Labrador
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.
Newfoundland & Labrador provincial documents
Birth Certificate
ProvincialDriver's Licence
ProvincialHealth Card: MCP (Medical Care Plan)
ProvincialVehicle 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.
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.
Federal documents (every province)
SIN: Confirmation of SIN
FederalPassport (lost or stolen)
Federal- Report the loss, call Passport Canada: 1-800-567-6868
- Complete form PPTC 203 (application to replace)
- Apply in person at a Passport Canada office or eligible Service Canada centre
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Frequently asked questions
How 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?
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.
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Last updated: July 2026
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