ALBERTA PERSONAL HEALTH CARD
Documents Required to Replace a Lost Card
NOTE: You can get a new Personal Health Card from the AHS ID Clinic. Their information is at the back of the pamphlet.
You do not need any documentation or identification to apply for an Alberta Personal Health Card if you are able to give Alberta Health the following information:
Your full name
Your date of birth
Your mailing address
If you are currently homeless, you can ask staff at a shelter or drop-in centre if it is possible to have the mail sent to their facility for you to pick up.
Your telephone number
Your personal health card number
If you have forgotten your health card number, you may be able to get it from a doctor, social worker, support worker, addictions counselor, or someone else who knows you and has your number on file.
Cost: Free
Where to Apply
By phone:
Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan
(780) 427-1432, then press 3 and follow the prompts
Monday- Friday 8:15am - 4:30pm
In person:
At a Participating registry agent in your area
To find a local registry agent call: (780) 427-7013 (Inside the Edmonton area)
or 310-0000 then (780) 427-7013 (Outside the Edmonton area)
By mail:
Alberta Health
Attn: Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan
P.O. Box 1360, Station Main
Edmonton, AB T5J 2N3
BIRTH CERTIFICATE
Documents Required to Apply
The application form (found online at https://www.alberta.ca/service-alberta)
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2. One original (not a photocopy) government issued ID that is currently valid, and has your photo, first & last name, and an identification number.
Examples:
Driver’s license, provincial ID card, passport, certificate of Canadian citizenship, permanent resident card, treaty status card, Canada immigration Visa
*If you do not have ID, someone can apply for your birth certificate on your behalf if they have known you for more than one year and have valid ID for themselves.
Cost: $20.00 plus a Registry Agent Service Fee
Where to Apply
In person:
Any registry agent in your area
To find a local registry agent call: (780) 427-7013 (Inside the Edmonton area)
or 310-0000 then (780) 427-7013 (Outside the Edmonton area)
When the New Card Will Arrive
Certificates are mailed to you within 3 business days of your application being received by Vital Statistics. Your certificate can be mailed to you directly or to the registry agent that you are using if they offer that service.
PROVINCIAL ID CARD
Documents Required to Apply
One original (not a photocopy) government issued ID with your photo, first & last name, and date of birth.
Examples:
Driver’s license, Provincial ID Card, Passport, Métis Nations of Alberta card, Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS) Card, Permanent Resident Card
*NOTE If you are unhoused homeless and do not have valid photo ID, you may still be able to get an ID card. If you have no valid ID currently, a registry agent may be able to establish your identity by asking you questions that only you would know the answer to, or asking you to provide other documents that only you would have access to.
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2. One original (not a photocopy) support document that shows 2 things about you (example: name, date of birth, address, signature).
Examples:
Birth certificate, utility bill, income tax receipt, insurance policy, income support cheque, a different piece of photo ID.
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3. A document to prove you live in Alberta (example: a bill mailed to your house, a lease)
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4. A document to prove that you are a legal resident of Canada (if you are a first-time applicant).
Examples:
Canadian provincial birth certificate, valid Canadian passport, NEXUS or Permanent Resident card, Secure Certificate of Indian Status, Canadian Citizenship Card dated before February 2012, a confirmation document, permit or resident visa issued by the Government of Canada that gives you resident status in Canada for more than the next 90 days, refugee claimants with a Refugee Protection Claimant Document and valid work or study permit
**If you are under 18 years old, you must bring a parent or guardian with you for their consent.
Cost: To receive your first card, or renew a card that has expired, the price depends on how long you would like the new card to be valid for:
1 year: $8.00*
2 years: $16.00*
3 years: $24.00*
4 years: $32.00*
5 years: $40.00*
Replacement card (lost, stolen, damaged, address/name change): $15.00*
*costs do not include a registry agent service fee - up to an additional $13.00.
Where to Apply
In person:
Any registry agent in your area
To find a local registry agent call: (780) 427-7013 (Inside the Edmonton area)
or 310-0000 then (780) 427-7013 (Outside the Edmonton area)
DRIVER’S LICENSE
Documents Required to Apply
One original (not a photocopy) government issued ID with your photo, first & last name, and date of birth.
Examples:
Driver’s license, Provincial ID Card, Passport, Métis Nations of Alberta card, Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS) Card, Permanent Resident Card
*NOTE If you are unhoused and do not have valid photo ID, you may still be able to get an ID card. If you have no valid ID currently, a registry agent may be able to establish your identity by asking you questions that only you would know the answer to, or asking you to provide other documents that only you would have access to.
AND
2. One original (not a photocopy) support document that shows 2 things about you (example: name, date of birth, address, signature).
Examples:
Birth certificate, utility bill, income tax receipt, insurance policy, income support cheque, a different piece of photo ID.
AND
3. A document to prove you live in Alberta (example: a bill mailed to your house, a lease)
AND
4. A document to prove that you are a legal resident of Canada (if you are a first-time applicant).
Examples:
Canadian provincial birth certificate, valid Canadian passport, NEXUS or Permanent Resident card, Secure Certificate of Indian Status, Canadian Citizenship Card dated before February 2012, a confirmation document, permit or resident visa issued by the Government of Canada that gives you resident status in Canada for more than the next 90 days, refugee claimants with a Refugee Protection Claimant Document and valid work or study permit
**If you are under 18 years old, you must bring a parent or guardian with you.
Cost: To replace a lost or stolen card: $15.00*
To receive your first card, or renew a card that has expired, the price depends on how long you would like the new card to be valid for:
1 year: $16.00*
2 years: $32.00*
3 years: $48.00*
4 years: $64.00*
5 years: $80.00*
*costs do not include a registry agent service fee that will be added (up to $13.00)
Where to Apply
In person:
Any registry agent in your area
To find a local registry agent call:
(780) 427-7013 (inside the Edmonton area)
OR 310-0000 then (780) 427-7013
(outside of the Edmonton area)
CANADIAN PASSPORT
Documents Required to Apply
Application form
This can be found online (https://ircc.canada.ca/) or at the Passport Canada office
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2. Proof of Canadian citizenship (i.e. birth certificate, certificate of citizenship)
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3. Valid government issued ID that includes your name, date of birth, photo, & signature. *If you do not have one piece of ID that meets all of these requirements, you can show multiple pieces that, taken together, meet all the requirements.
Examples include:
Driver’s license, provincial ID card, military ID, Secure Certificate of Indian Status
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4. Two identical passport-style photographs
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5. Contact information for two references who have known you for 2+ years, are over 18 years old, and are not family members.
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7. Your application, photos, and copies of your ID must be signed by a guarantor - “I certify this to be a true likeness of (your name)”
A guarantor is someone who:
1. Has known you for 2+ years
2. Is a Canadian citizen over 18 years old
3. Has their own valid passport (or only expired for less than a year)
4. Is not one of your two references
Complete application instructions are available online at: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports.html
Cost:
Passport valid for 5 years: $120
Passport valid for 10 years: $160
If you are replacing a lost or stolen passport there will be an additional $45 replacement fee.
*You need to report a lost or stolen passport to Passport Canada at 1-800-567-6868
Where to Apply
Passport Canada Office
Canada Place Building, 9700 Jasper Ave, Suite 126
Edmonton AB, T5J 4C1
SECURE CERTIFICATE OF INDIAN STATUS CARD
*NOTE you must already be registered under the Indian Act to get a status card
Documents Required to Apply
An application form (available online at https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada.html)
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2. Two passport-style photographs
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3. A guarantor declaration (only if applying by mail OR replacing a lost or stolen card)
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4. Your marriage certificate or change of name document (only required if the name on the application form is different from the name on some of your other documents
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5. Valid ID
Any form of ID that includes your name, date of birth, photo, and signature. That includes a passport, driver’s license, military ID, provincial ID card, or other government issued IDs.
If you do not have an ID that meets all those requirements, you can use multiple IDs that have all of them together, or use an ID that fulfills some of the requirements together with a guarantor declaration.
Complete application instructions available online at: https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada.html
Cost: Free
Where to Apply
In person to a region office, your First Nation office if they offer this service, OR by mail:
National SCIS Processing Unit
Indigenous Services Canada
10 rue Wellington
Gatineau QC K1A 0H4
When the New Card Will Arrive
Cards take approximately 8-12 weeks to arrive.
MÉTIS NATION OF ALBERTA MEMBERSHIP CARD
Documents Required to Apply
1. An application form (available online at www.albertametis.com)
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2. Your family tree genealogy dating back to the mid 1800’s proving your Metis ancestry. You can get assistance with your family tree from your local MNA office.
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3. One piece of photo ID (Example: passport, driver’s license)
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4. Proof you have been a resident of Alberta for at least 90 days in a row (ex. lease agreement, Alberta Driver’s License)
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5. Both of the following forms: Statutory Declaration: Not on an Indian Registry/Band List and Oath of Citizenship. These forms must be signed by a Commissioner for Oaths, which can be done at an MNA office or a registry or law office (they will likely charge a fee however)
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6. Your large form birth certificate,
OR
Your baptism certificate with legible Church seal and official signature and your wallet size birth certificate
OR
Your live birth registration
Complete application instructions available online at: www.albertametis.com
Cost
To receive your first card: free
To replace a lost or stolen card: $40.00
Where to Apply
MAIL:
ATTN: Registry
Métis Nation of Alberta
#100 Delia Gray Building
11738 Kingsway Avenue
Edmonton AB T5G 0X5
EMAIL:
IN PERSON:
The Provincial MNA office in Edmonton at #100 Delia Gray Building,
11738 Kingsway Avenue, (780) 455-2200
WHERE CAN I SAFELY STORE MY ID FOR FREE?
Boyle Street Drop-In Centre ID Bank
NOTE: This program is temporarily located in Bissell East while construction of the new King THunderbird Centre is ongoing. It can be found at:
Bissell East 10527 96 St. NW, Edmonton AB (780) 424-4106 www.boylestreet.org
Where can I help or more more information and help?
Find a Registry Agent
Inside Edmonton: 780-427-7013
Outside Edmonton: 310-0000 then 780-427-7013
In Alberta, you must go to a registry agency if you are looking to obtain your birth certificate, provincial ID card, and/or driver’s license.
Indigenous Services Canada Edmonton Office
In Person: Suite 140 Canada Place, 9700 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5J 4G2
Mailing address: Suite 630, 630 Canada Place, Edmonton, AB T5J 4G2
Ph: 780-495-2773
Web: https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada.html
Indigenous Services Canada is the organization where you can apply for a Secure Certificate of Indian Status Card.
Alberta Health Services – ID Program
Royal Alexandra Hospital
#WC1915, 10240 Kingsway Ave,Edmonton, AB, T5H 3V9
Ph: 780-613-5556
Web: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/about/Page13445.aspx
Email: AHSIDProgram@ahs.ca
This program is provided to homeless Albertans who are experiencing difficulty in obtaining appropriate ID. The program helps individuals obtain an Alberta Identification Card. The program runs from 8:00 AM to Noon, on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
The following agencies are recognized as certifying agencies, meaning they can certify the applicant’s identity to aid in obtaining ID: Bissell Centre, Boyle Street Community Services, Boyle McCauley Community Health Centre, E4C Communities, Hope Mission, Jasper Place Health and Wellness, McCullough Centre, Mustard Seed, Operation Friendship Seniors Society, Urban Manor, Salvation Army
Métis Nation of Alberta
#100 Delia Gray Building,11738 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton AB
Ph: 780-455-2200
Web: www.albertametis.com
If you are looking to obtain a Métis Nation of Alberta Membership Card, apply through this organization.
Service Canada
Various Locations
Downtown: Main Floor, Canada Place, 9700 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5J 4C1
SIN Card: 1-866-274-6627
Passport/Canadian Citizenship Program: 1-800-567-6868
Service Canada is a starting point for individuals seeking to access federal government services and benefits, such as employment insurance and passports.