What should I do if my Canadian citizenship certificate is lost, stolen or damaged?

Losing or damaging your citizenship certificate does not affect your status as a Canadian citizen, but it does mean you no longer have convenient proof of that status. The solution is to apply for a replacement certificate.

You use the same proof-of-citizenship application process, indicating that you are replacing a lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed certificate, and provide the required supporting documents. Until the replacement arrives, you may have difficulty obtaining services that rely on proof of citizenship, so it is worth applying promptly if your certificate goes missing.