Search of citizenship records: About the process
What you can search for
You can ask for a search of citizenship records to confirm a person’s citizenship and naturalization information.
- The request can be for yourself or someone else.
- If we find the record, we’ll send you a letter that’s valid for 1 year.
- If the person is deceased, the letter doesn’t expire.
Fees
Search of Citizenship Records: $75
Processing time
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You can use the record to
- check when someone became a Canadian citizen
- confirm the status of a person’s Canadian citizenship to
- an employer or
- any level of government, in Canada or abroad
- renew a foreign passport (proving that a person isn’t a Canadian citizen)
- learn about your ancestors or family members
- apply for pension benefits
You can’t use the record to
- prove someone is a Canadian citizen
- apply for a Canadian passport
For these situations, you need to apply for a citizenship certificate.
You can also check other documents that can prove your Canadian citizenship.