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ID Requirements

Government of Canada identification regulations vary by context, but generally require valid, non-expired documents issued by a federal, provincial, territorial, or state authority. You will need government-issued photo identification that includes your name, date of birth, photo, and signature. 

No ID

If your ID is lost, stolen, or destroyed contact the appropriate agency of your needs to acquire an approved statutory declaration form.  We can help you with your designated representative who have known you for at least one year or more; depending on the criteria of the sought agencies' requirement; to sign in front of our dedicated Commissioner for Oaths.

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Supporting Evidence of Identity

  • Supporting evidence of identity: a piece of identification, issued by a Canadian authoritative source, that establishes the information provided by the foundational evidence of identity, links the core identity information to an individual, and provides additional information, such as a:
  • photo
  • signature
  • current address

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Example of Acceptable Canadian ID

  • Passports: A Canadian passport.
  • Driver's Licences: A valid Canadian provincial or territorial driver's licence.
  • Other Photo Cards: Provincial or territorial non-driver photo ID cards.
  • Certificates: A Certificate of Indian Status.
  • Military ID: Canadian military identification.
  • Government Employee ID: Federal, provincial, or territorial government employee identification cards.
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Note
Alberta health card is accepted as a piece of identification for certain purposes in Alberta and across Canada, but it is not considered a primary photo ID and may require a second piece of identification for identification verification in some situations, particularly when a photo ID is needed.

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Unacceptable Identification

The following types are not accepted as identification:
  • debit and credit cards or cheque cashing cards
  • Social Insurance Number cards
  • interim or temporary driver’s licences
  • business and organization membership cards​

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Acceptable Secondary Identification

These documents can be used to provide additional verification and residency information. 
 
  • Bank or Credit Card Statements: Account statements from a financial institution showing your name.
  • Utility, Cable, or Telephone Bills: Current bills that show your name and address.
  • Residential Lease Agreement or Mortgage Document: Documents proving your place of residence.
  • Insurance Policy Certificate or Statement: Proof of insurance for auto, home, or other policies.
  • Pension Plan Benefit Statement: A statement showing pension benefits.
  • Written Confirmation of Alberta Employment: A document confirming your employment.
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