Free guide: Quebec
Replace lost, stolen, or damaged documents in Quebec
Per-document steps for Quebec 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.
Quebec provincial documents
Birth Certificate
ProvincialDriver's Licence
ProvincialHealth Card: RAMQ card (carte d'assurance maladie)
ProvincialVehicle registration: Certificat d'immatriculation (registration certificate)
ProvincialSelling? A lost certificate does not stop an eligible sale.
SAAQ states that the certificat d'immatriculation is not proof of ownership ("le certificat d'immatriculation n'est pas un titre de propriété"). A private transfer runs through SAAQclic as an account-based transaction: the seller starts it using the buyer's identification number from their driver's licence, not by handing over the certificate. SAAQ says a transfer can now be done "sans avoir à se déplacer vers un point de service". So a lost certificate does not by itself stop an eligible sale, and you can reprint it free from SAAQclic anyway.
If the registered owner has died
A succession or inheritance transfer is one of the cases SAAQclic cannot handle. The liquidator of the succession must go to a service outlet with the successor or new owner, so both attend together. Bring proof of death: a death certificate issued by the Directeur de l'état civil, an obituary, a coroner's report, or a burial certificate. A Declaration by the Liquidator of the Succession form is part of the process.
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 Quebec?
Apply to Directeur de l'état civil (DEClic! online). Verify the current fee at the official link. Order a replacement birth certificate online via DEClic! at the Directeur de l'état civil. Standard delivery takes 2–8 weeks; expedited options may be available.
How do I replace a lost driver's licence in Quebec?
Contact SAAQ (Societe de l'assurance automobile du Quebec). Report loss/theft/damage and request a replacement at SAAQ online or at a service outlet. Verify the current fee at the official link above.
How do I replace a lost RAMQ card (carte d'assurance maladie) card?
Replace online, by mail, or in person at a RAMQ service outlet.
Can I still sell my car if I lost the Quebec registration document?
In most cases yes. SAAQ states that the certificat d'immatriculation is not proof of ownership ("le certificat d'immatriculation n'est pas un titre de propriété"). A private transfer runs through SAAQclic as an account-based transaction: the seller starts it using the buyer's identification number from their driver's licence, not by handing over the certificate. SAAQ says a transfer can now be done "sans avoir à se déplacer vers un point de service". So a lost certificate does not by itself stop an eligible sale, and you can reprint it free from SAAQclic anyway.
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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