Canadian Citizenship Certificate

A citizenship certificate is a paper or electronic document that proves Canadian citizenship. It is not a travel document. Canadian citizens typically use a Canadian passport for international travel. This screen shows what is linked to your Digital Canada profile.

Profile status

Record status: not held. Issuer: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Certificate number (masked): . Naturalization date: Not on file.

Program note

Citizenship certificate not on file; permanent resident credentials active.

If you became a citizen and need to update this profile, use the official application channels on Canada.ca. You may be asked to submit a citizenship certificate number, date of citizenship, or other evidence depending on the service you access.

Many residents hold permanent resident cards long before obtaining citizenship; the wallet therefore shows PR credentials alongside a not-held citizenship certificate as a realistic training combination.

Passport and proof of citizenship

For many services, a Canadian passport satisfies proof of citizenship. If you are renewing a passport, your application may reference your citizenship certificate or other documents. Use the Passport Renewal section of this portal to track an in-flight application.

Citizenship certificate — records and limits

Citizenship can be documented by certificate, card (historical), or electronic notification depending on era and program. The underlying IRCC record matters more than the paper format.

Certificates help with domestic milestones (some ID chains, school registration contexts) but international travel normally requires a Canadian passport once eligible.

This profile simulates “certificate not held” while PR is active—common for newer residents still gathering documentation.

Pair with Permanent resident card for status ladders and SIN for the moment SIN records update after naturalization.