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Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Canadian Passport: A Step-by-Step Replacement Guide

If your Canadian travel document—whether it is a passport, refugee travel document, or certificate of identity—is lost, stolen, damaged, or inaccessible, you must take specific steps to secure your identity and obtain a replacement. The Government of Canada official guidance outlines the following procedures.

Quick Reference: Actions for Lost or Damaged Travel Documents

Document Status	Primary Action Required	Key Forms/Fees
Lost or Stolen (Valid)	Report immediately to IRCC	Form PPTC 203 + $45 replacement fee
Damaged	Submit damaged document with application	Form PPTC 203
Expired	Normal renewal/new application	Standard fees only
Inaccessible	Contact IRCC/Embassy for guidance	Variable based on location

How to Handle Specific Passport Situations

Expired Passports: If your document is expired, you do not need to file a special report. Simply apply for a renewal or a new passport through the standard channels.
Lost/Stolen Valid Passports: You must report the loss by calling 1-800-567-6868 (in Canada/US) or contacting the nearest Canadian government office abroad immediately.
Required Documentation: For valid documents that are lost or damaged, you must submit the Declaration Concerning a Lost, Stolen, Inaccessible, Damaged or Found Canadian Travel Document (PPTC 203).
Fees: Be aware that replacing a valid lost or stolen passport incurs a standard fee plus an additional $45 replacement fee.

Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Canadian Passport: Your Replacement Guide

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