How to Replace a Lost or Stolen Canadian Passport
Report the loss to the Passport Program. Then apply for a replacement with a general application, not a simplified renewal. You need proof of citizenship, a new photo, and a guarantor. A lost or stolen passport is cancelled right away once you report it. It can never be used again.
At a glance
- Cost:
- $122.50 (5-year) / $163.50 (10-year) + $45 replacement fee
- Total time:
- 2–8 weeks (urgent options available)
- Steps:
- 6 steps
- Where to apply:
- canada.ca
Last reviewed October 2026 against official sources. Re-checked annually · next review due October 2027.
The Steps
Follow these in order
Each card shows the phase, expected time, and any cost. Data checked against official CAN sources(October 2026).
0 of 6 steps
- Before You Go 15 min
Report the loss or theft
Inside Canada: call 1-800-567-6868, or report at a passport office. Abroad: contact the nearest Canadian embassy or consulate. A report cancels the passport in the system right away. This protects you from identity misuse. Do this before you apply for the replacement.
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- Fill / Prepare 45 min
Complete a general adult application
A replacement uses the full PPTC 153 application, not the simplified renewal. You give your personal history for the past 5 years. You give references. And you give a declaration about the lost passport: its number, and when, where, and how it was lost.
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- Fill / Prepare
Arrange your guarantor
Your guarantor must meet these rules. They are a Canadian citizen, 18+. They have known you personally for 2+ years. They hold a valid 5-year or 10-year Canadian passport now, or one that expired less than a year ago. And they were 16 when their passport was issued. The guarantor signs your photos and your application. Do you have no eligible guarantor? A PPTC 132 "declaration in lieu of guarantor" works, but it adds processing time.
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- Submit & Pay
Submit with citizenship proof
Unlike a renewal, a replacement needs your proof of citizenship. This is an original birth certificate or a citizenship certificate. It is returned to you. Submit at a passport office, or by mail. Fees (increased March 31, 2026): $122.50 for 5-year, $163.50 for 10-year. Add a $45 administrative fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport. The fee does not include the new passport itself.
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- Wait 2–8 weeks
Wait for processing
Standard service is about 10 business days plus mail, at a passport office. By mail, it is about 20 business days plus mailing time. Since April 1, 2026, a complete application is processed within 30 business days. If not, the fee is refunded automatically. Express service (2–9 business days) and urgent service (next business day) need an in-person appointment and proof of travel.
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- Receive
Record the new details
When the new passport arrives, store the number and expiry date somewhere safe. A password manager note works. Then you can report a future loss right away. Were your PR cardPermanent Resident Card — The official proof of Canadian permanent resident status, needed for travel back to Canada on commercial vehicles.Click for official info ↗ or other documents lost with the passport? Replace them at the same time. They are separate processes.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
My passport was stolen with my PR card. What order should I replace things?
Report both losses first. Report the passport to the Passport Program. Report the PR card through the IRCCImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — The Canadian government department that runs Express Entry, work and study permits, PR cards, and citizenship.Click for official info ↗ webform. Replace the passport first. It is faster, and it is the travel document you need. A PR card replacement can take months. Meanwhile, you can travel with your COPRConfirmation of Permanent Residence — The document (now usually electronic, eCOPR) proving you were approved for Canadian permanent residence.Click for official info ↗ plus your passport.
I found my passport after reporting it lost. Can I use it again?
No. A reported passport is cancelled for good. It will be flagged at every border. Return it to a passport office, or destroy it. Using a cancelled passport is an offence, even if you do it by mistake.
Does a lost passport affect my replacement application?
One loss is routine. Many losses in a short period can lead to extra security review and longer processing. Keep a photo of your passport's data page in encrypted storage. Then reporting is quick if it happens again.
My passport is damaged or falling apart. Can I still renew it?
No. A damaged passport cannot use simplified renewal, online or on paper. Submit a general adult application (PPTC 153), as if for a new passport. Add a PPTC 203 declaration that describes the damage. Bring the damaged passport with your application. Do not travel on it. Airlines and border officers can refuse a damaged document. Do you think you may qualify for renewal instead? Check the renewal eligibility page on canada.ca first.
My passport number was stolen. How do I protect against identity theft?
Cancelling the passport stops misuse of the travel document. But your personal details may still be abused. File a report with your local police. Contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. Then ask Equifax Canada and TransUnion Canada for your credit files. Ask about fraud alerts. This way, no new accounts can be opened in your name without you knowing.
Where do I download the passport forms?
All forms are free on canada.ca, under the Passport Program. They are: the adult general application (PPTC 153). The declaration for a lost, stolen, damaged or found passport (PPTC 203). And the declaration in lieu of guarantor (PPTC 132). Print and sign them at home. Or pick up paper copies at any passport office or Service CanadaService Canada — The government service counter network for SIN applications, passports, EI, and other federal programs.Click for official info ↗ centre.
How do I replace my Canadian passport while abroad, e.g. in the UK?
Report the loss first. Then apply at the nearest Government of Canada office abroad (an embassy or a consulate). Each office accepts applications in person or by mail. Check that office's page before you go. Must you travel urgently? Ask about a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Replacing a still-valid lost or stolen passport abroad costs an extra administrative fee, on top of the passport fee.
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