Free guide: Prince Edward Island
Replace lost, stolen, or damaged documents in Prince Edward Island
Per-document steps for Prince Edward Island 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.
Prince Edward Island provincial documents
Birth Certificate
ProvincialDriver's Licence
ProvincialHealth Card: PEI Health Card
ProvincialVehicle registration: Registration permit (duplicate)
ProvincialSelling? Replace it first.
On PEI, handing over the permit is part of the legal transfer, not just good practice. The Highway Traffic Act requires the registered owner to sign the application for transfer, endorse the name and address of the transferee and the date on the reverse side of the registration permit, and deliver the permit to the transferee. The consumer-facing page lists the vehicle permit signed off by the previous owner among the required documents. A lost permit therefore has to be replaced before a standard transfer can be completed.
If the registered owner has diedRegistry step not published
PEI does not publish a dedicated transfer-upon-death registration process we can cite. The Highway Traffic Act does cover who may request the duplicate: the owner, or the legal representative or successor in interest of the owner, so an executor, administrator or heir can apply for it. Separately, PEI publishes a Retail Sales Tax exemption for inherited vehicles that asks for a copy of the will identifying the vehicle, a sworn statement from the executor, and a certificate of death. Start with Access PEI for the registration side.
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 Prince Edward Island?
Apply to PEI Vital Statistics. Fee: $25 standard / $35 detailed (detailed recommended for travel with children under 16). Standard delivery takes 2–8 weeks; expedited options may be available.
How do I replace a lost driver's licence in Prince Edward Island?
Contact Access PEI. Verify the current fee at the official link above.
How do I replace a lost PEI Health Card card?
Contact Health PEI to request a replacement health card.
Can I still sell my car if I lost the Prince Edward Island registration document?
Not through the standard process. Prince Edward Island runs the transfer on the physical document, so replace it first: $10 (duplicate registration permit). A transfer of vehicle ownership is a separate $20 fee., through Access PEI.
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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