Adult Simplified Renewal Passport Application: For Eligible Canadians Applying in Canada or The USA
Adult Simplified Renewal Passport Application: For Eligible Canadians Applying in Canada or The USA
Adult Simplified Renewal Passport Application: For Eligible Canadians Applying in Canada or The USA
Place of birth
Declaration—I solemnly declare that I am a Canadian citizen, that all of the information Sign within border
provided and all statements made on this application, as well as all documents and photos
submitted to support this application are unaltered and true. I declare that I have read and
understood the Warning at the top of this page and the Privacy Notice Statement in
Instructions, section K. I consent to the collection, use and disclosure of my personal
information as outlined in the Privacy Notice Statement.
City Prov./Terr./State
If you cannot provide your most recent passport information, you cannot use this form.
Any passport that is damaged, or was ever reported lost or stolen will not be returned. Unreturned passports will be securely destroyed to protect your personal
information.
• If you are submitting a passport, would you like it to be cancelled and returned to you?
Yes, please return it to me. If this box is not checked, the passport will not be returned and will be securely destroyed.
3 CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP
To be completed if you were born outside of Canada between February 15, 1977 and April 16, 1981 inclusive.
a) Are you a naturalized Canadian, i.e. did you receive Canadian citizenship following immigration to Canada?
Yes, go to page 2 No, continue to question b)
b) Was one of your parents born in Canada?
Yes, go to page 2 No, continue to question c)
c) When was your current certificate of Canadian citizenship issued?
After January 1, 2007, submit the certificate with your application (original only).
Before January 1, 2007, complete and submit form PPTC 001, Proof of Canadian Citizenship—Additional Information, available online
at Canada.ca/passport.
Read Instructions
4 PERIOD OF VALIDITY (SEE INSTRUCTIONS, SECTION C)
Choose one (1) of the following periods of validity: 5-year or 10-year
Enter full details below for the last two (2) years:
Employer, school or other Address Telephone (daytime) Field of employment or studies Date (from) Date (to)
6 REFERENCES
Provide the following information for two (2) persons who are not your relatives; are 18 years of age or over; and who have known you for at least two (2)
years. They must agree to have their contact information provided as they may be contacted to confirm your identity. Visit Canada.ca/passport for more
information on the Passport Program's definition of a relative.
1. Surname (last name) Given name(s) Relationship to the applicant
Address
Address
Complete Form
ADULT SIMPLIFIED RENEWAL PASSPORT APPLICATION
for eligible Canadians applying in Canada or the USA
INSTRUCTIONS
A WHO MAY USE THIS FORM?
Important notice: We recommend that you not finalize your travel plans until you receive the requested passport.
Note: If this is your first application for a Canadian passport, you must apply for a new passport and
complete form PPC 153, Adult General Passport Application.
To renew your Canadian passport, you need the following from your most recent passport:
• passport number;
• date of issue;
• date of expiry.
The passport must have:
• been issued in the last 15 years;
• been valid 5 or 10 years; 2
• been issued using an adult passport application;
• the same name, date of birth and place of birth you want on your new passport (matches the current
information on your most recent passport); 1
• the same gender identifier you want on your new passport. It can be the gender printed on your current
passport or the gender on the observation sticker.
Additional documents or information may be requested in support of this application. If you can’t meet the above requirements, you must apply for a new passport and
complete form PPTC 153, Adult General Passport Application.
B REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
Both pages of the application form completed and signed within the last twelve (12) months
Two (2) identical and unaltered passport photos taken within the last six (6) months. No signature is required on the photos
Enclose any Canadian passport issued to you that is still valid. Complete form PPTC 203 - Declaration concerning a lost, stolen, inaccessible, damaged
or found Canadian travel document if the most recent passport is still valid and has been lost, stolen, damaged or found.
The fee
Additional documents or information may be requested in support of this application. If you are contacted by the Passport Program to provide information or documentation, you must
communicate with us as soon as possible. If the required information or documentation is not received within 30 calendar days, your file may be closed. The Passport and Other
Travel Document Services Fees Regulations do not allow for the refund of passport service fees whether or not you received the service requested.
Name of applicant
For official use only
Complete Form
E APPLYING IN PERSON
If you cannot submit your passport application in person, an acceptable third party may submit the application on your behalf. For an urgent or express service
request you must apply in person yourself. For information on third party eligibility, visit Canada.ca/passport.
Canadians can submit an application in Canada at:
• a Passport Program regional office; or
• a participating Service Canada Centre.
For information on service locations, service standards and requirements for expedited services, visit Canada.ca/passport.
For Canadians submitting an application from the USA:
If you require a passport in exceptional circumstances, contact the nearest Government of Canada office. You can find a list of Government of Canada
offices in the USA online at travel.gc.ca or in your local telephone directory.
F APPLYING BY MAIL
Mailed-in applications are processed in Canada based on your current location.
The original documents that you enclose with your application are valuable. We recommend that you use a courier or mail service that allows you
to track your package.
By mail from British Columbia, By mail from New Brunswick, By mail from all other provinces and By courier
Yukon, Northwest Territories or Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova the United States Passport Program
Nunavut Scotia and Prince Edward Island Passport Program 22 de Varennes Street
Passport Program Passport Program Gatineau QC K1A 0G3 Gatineau QC J8T 8R1
PO Box 4000 STN LCD 3 PO Box 9325 RPO CSC Canada Canada
Mississauga ON L5K 0A9 Halifax NS B3K 0J1
Canada Canada
G CONTACT INFORMATION
General information is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Agents are available Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
in Canada.
Toll-free: 1-800-567-6868 TTY (for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing)
Canada.ca/passport
Outside the continental USA: 1-819-997-8338 Toll-free: 1-866-255-7655
Travel reports, warnings and requirements
For travel advice and warnings or foreign entry and exit requirements (how long the passport has to be valid for travel to a foreign country), visit travel.gc.ca
I PERSONAL INFORMATION
Surname and given name(s) to appear in passport
Your name must be written exactly as it appears on page 2 of your most recent passport. Your surname (last name) and given name(s) must be spelled the
same and be placed in the same order. If your name has changed, you cannot use this form. You must complete form PPTC 153, Adult General Passport
Application.
All former surnames
All former surname(s) that differ from the surname requested to appear in the passport, including your surname at birth, must be declared. Please separate
your former surnames by a comma. These former surnames will not appear in the passport.
Mother’s surname at birth
Indicate your mother's surname (last name) at birth.
Place of birth
Your place of birth must be provided on the application form. If you do not wish the place of birth to appear in the passport, complete and submit form
PPTC 077, Request for a Canadian passport without place of birth, available online at Canada.ca/passport.
Date of birth
The specific year, month and day of your birth will be entered as shown on your most recent passport.
Sex
The sex will be entered as shown on your most recent passport. If you request a different sex identifier, you cannot use this form. Visit Canada.ca/passport
for more details.
Current home address and Mailing address (if different from current home address)
Your passport will be delivered to the mailing address provided. If your mailing address changes within 30 days of submitting your application, you must notify
the Passport Program (see section G).
Signature
You must sign your usual signature
on both pages.
Complete Form
J MOST RECENT CANADIAN PASSPORT
Enclose any Canadian passport issued to you in your current name or any other name that is not expired.
If you cannot submit the most recent valid passport, or if it is damaged, or was ever reported lost, stolen or found, you must also complete
the form PPTC 203 - Declaration concerning a lost, stolen, inaccessible, damaged or found Canadian travel document.
If the passport’s expiry date is more than twelve (12) months from the date the application is submitted, provide a written explanation as to why you are
applying at this time. Should the Passport Program not be satisfied that you have an acceptable reason for applying early, your application for a new passport
may be refused.
36 mm (1 7/16 in.)
Minimum Face Height
• show a neutral facial expression (no smiling, mouth closed) and looking 31 mm (1 1/4 in.)
• straight at the camera, with eyes open and clearly visible; Photo Co. Ltd.
111 Any Street
• have uniform lighting—no shadows, glare or flash reflections; Any Town, COUNTRY
• show a full front view of the face and top of the shoulders squared to the Photo taken
• camera (face and shoulders centered in the photo, head not tilted or turned); Date
• reflect natural skin tone and be taken against a plain white or light coloured
• background with enough contrast between the background, facial features
• and clothing, so that your features appear clearly against the background;
• be originals that have not been altered in any way and not taken from an
• existing photo;
• be taken within the last six (6) months from the date the application is
Frame Width 50 mm (2 in.)
• submitted and reflect your current appearance.
Not actual size (refer to measurements above)
The following must appear on the back of one photo
• The name and complete address of the photo studio (not a P.O. Box) and the date the photo was taken. The photographer may use a stamp or
• handwrite this information (stick-on labels are not acceptable).
• No signature is required on the photos.
Additional information
• Prescription glasses may be worn in photos as long as there is no glare and the eyes are clearly visible.
• The red-eye effect, tinted glasses and sunglasses make the photos unacceptable.
• Hats and head coverings must not be worn, except for religious beliefs or medical reasons. The head covering and hair must not cast shadows on
the face and the full face must be clearly visible.