Original Documents: The following original documents are required:
1. Primary document - this is your primary identity document, which proves your status in Canada. It could be any of the following: Canadian Birth Certificate, Citizenship Card, Record of Landing IMM 1000, Permanent Resident Card, Work Permit, or Study Permit. If you do not have any of the above documents because it has been lost, stolen, or destroyed, just click on the appropriate link above for details on how we can assist you in obtaining a replacement document.
2. If you are a parent or legal guardian signing an application for a Social Insurance Number on behalf of a minor, you must also provide your own identity document, ie provincial birth certificate, permanent resident card, citizenship card, work or study permit, etc. On a separate sheet of paper, the parent or legal guardian must also provide their social insurance number.