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Replace lost, stolen, or damaged documents in Ontario

This page is the free Ontario guide. No sign-in. Read on.

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

Per-document steps for Ontario 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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    Ontario provincial documents

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    Birth Certificate

    Provincial
    AgencyServiceOntario (Office of the Registrar General)
    Fee$35 (replacement birth certificate) / $45 (replacement certified copy of registration); premium $65 / $75 (5 business days, by courier)
    TimelineAllow 2–8 weeks for standard delivery; expedited options may be available
    Apply at ServiceOntario (Office of the Registrar General) →

    Driver's Licence

    Provincial
    AgencyServiceOntario
    FeeVerify current fee at the official link below
    Replace at ServiceOntario →

    Health Card: OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan)

    Provincial
    AgencyServiceOntario
    NoteReplace your OHIP card at any ServiceOntario location or online.
    Replace OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan) →
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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 Ontario 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 Ontario-specific agencies and links.

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    Frequently asked questions

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    How do I replace a lost birth certificate in Ontario?

    Apply to ServiceOntario (Office of the Registrar General). Fee: $35 (replacement birth certificate) / $45 (replacement certified copy of registration); premium $65 / $75 (5 business days, by courier). Standard delivery takes 2–8 weeks; expedited options may be available.

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

    Contact ServiceOntario. Verify the current fee at the official link above.

    How do I replace a lost OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan) card?

    Replace your OHIP card at any ServiceOntario location or online.

    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, ServiceOntario, ServiceOntario, and every other agency.

    After a Death

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

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Moving to Ontario from another province? The route-specific checklist:

Alberta to OntarioBritish Columbia to OntarioNova Scotia to OntarioQuebec to OntarioNew Brunswick to Ontario

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.