Canada
How to Search Canadian Citizenship Records for Yourself or an Ancestor (CIT 0058)
A search of citizenship records lets you ask IRCC to verify citizenship and naturalization information. Source: canada.ca, Application for a Search of Citizenship Records
The result letter can't be used as proof of citizenship, and can't be used to cross international borders, including the Canada–U.S. border. The only official proof of citizenship is a citizenship certificate. Source: canada.ca, CIT 0058 guide
Your records or someone else's
You can apply online only for your own records. To get someone else's record, such as a parent's or grandparent's, you have to apply on paper. Source: canada.ca, How to apply
- If the person is alive: they must give consent by signing and dating section 4B of the paper form.
- If they died less than 20 years ago: you need the date of death, proof of death (such as a death certificate), proof of your relationship, and proof of your legal right to their information, such as documents naming you as executor or administrator of the estate.
- If they died more than 20 years ago: you need a copy of your personal identification, such as a driver's licence or health card.
Source: canada.ca, How to apply
Whoever the search is for, you must include two pieces of your own identification. Both must show your name and date of birth, and one must have your photo. Birth certificates aren't accepted as identification for this application. Source: canada.ca, CIT 0058 guide
Fee
The fee is $75 (Canadian) per person, non-refundable once processing begins. If you apply for a citizenship certificate at the same time, you don't have to pay for the search. Source: canada.ca, CIT 0058 guide
Where to send it
If you live in Canada or the U.S., mail it to the IRCC Digitization Centre – Citizenship, 3050 Wilson Ave, New Waterford, NS B1H 5V8. Outside Canada and the U.S., submit it to the Canadian embassy, consulate or high commission for your region. Source: canada.ca, How to apply
What you get back
If a record is found, the letter tells you when the person became a citizen, or whether a citizenship application is in process. If no record is found, the letter says so. Results are sent by email unless you ask for a paper copy. Source: canada.ca, CIT 0058 guide