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How Can You Submit Your Proof of Canadian Citizenship Application Online?

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"You can now submit your application to obtain proof of citizenship online. The Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship (IRCC)’s online portal will allow you to submit your proof of citizenship application, pay the required fee and upload any supporting documents."
Written by My Visa Source Team
Published on:  Nov 30, 2021
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You can now submit your application to obtain proof of citizenship online. The Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship (IRCC)’s online portal will allow you to submit your proof of citizenship application, pay the required fee and upload any supporting documents.

What Is the IRCC’s Online Portal?

The IRCC’s new online portal will allow you to take the following actions:

  • Submit a request for replacement of proof of citizenship, also known as Citizenship Certificate, provided you do not need to change any information such as name or birthdate
  • Submit a straightforward claim for proof of citizenship by descent
  • Submit a request to search citizenship records 

The online portal will also allow you to apply for proof of citizenship or a Citizenship Certificate if your Canadian parent:

  • Received citizenship on or after April 17, 2009, or
  • Was born in Canada on or after February 15, 1977

If the above conditions do not apply to you, then you will be required to submit a paper-based application to receive your Canadian Citizenship Certificate. The IRCC also has an online tool that will allow you to assess your eligibility to apply online. If you are eligible, then you will be required to create a new account or log in with your existing account. You will need an account if you are requesting information on your records. To submit a request for someone else’s record, you will need to submit a paper-based application. 

This online portal will save time for many making requests from Canada and the United States as they will no longer be required to go to an embassy or high commission to make a paper-based application. However, they still can if they want to. The Canadian government is still accepting and processing paper-based applications.

What Is Proof of Citizenship?

Proof of citizenship or Citizenship Certificate helps you demonstrate your Canadian citizenship if you were born outside Canada but one of your parents is a Canadian citizen. This document allows you to become a Canadian citizen and enjoy all the benefits that come with it including getting a Canadian passport, working without a permit in Canada or voting in the federal elections, etc.

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