Proof of Identification Requirements

Any one of the following documents may be used to satisfy the requirement to provide proof of legal name and complete date of birth:

Passport (Canadian or foreign)

Canadian Citizenship Card with photo

Permanent immigration documents:

• Permanent Resident Card (PRC)

• Record of Landing (Form 1000)

• Confirmation of Permanent Residence (Form IMM 5292)

Temporary immigration documents:

• Student Authorization (IMM 1442)

• Employment Authorization(IMM 1442)

• Visitor Record (IMM 1442)

• Temporary Resident's Permit (IMM 1442)

• Report Pursuant to the Immigration Act (IMM 1442 with photo)

Additional documents: Additional documents are required if the document presented from the previous list does not indicate the legal name or complete date of birth (day, month, year). The additional documents must provide proof of the missing or incomplete information.

The following documents are acceptable as proof of date of birth and legal name:

• Canadian or U.S. Birth Certificate

Proof of legal name: If additional documents presented to prove date of birth do not indicate the applicant's legal name (for example, the name has been changed or is different on the two documents presented), the applicant will be required to provide additional documents as proof of legal name. The following additional documents are acceptable as proof of legal name:

• Marriage certificate (Canadian or foreign, government-issued)

• Change-of-name certificate

• Court order for adoption, change of name or divorce (must bear legal name, date of birth and court seal)

To confirm complete date of birth where no or only partial date of birth is available:

• Sworn affidavit stating reason why partial or no date is available, with supporting documents. Please contact ServiceOntario at 416-235-2999 or toll free at 1-800-387-3445 (Canada-wide) for further information.

Note: Direct identification by a parent or guardian is not acceptable.