Application forms for Indian status and status cards

Forms you need to submit when applying for registration under the Indian Act and a status card.

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Indian status

Adults (16 or older)

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For applicants 16 or older, you need to submit:

Find out more about how to apply for registration under the Indian Act:

It can take 6 months to 2 years to process a complete registration application, depending on the complexity of the file.

Children (15 or younger) or dependent adults

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For children (15 or younger) or dependent adults, you need to submit:

Find out more about how to apply for registration under the Indian Act:

It can take 6 months to 2 years to process a complete registration application, depending on the complexity of the file.

Unknown or unstated parentage

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If you're asserting unknown or unstated parentage, you can submit:

Status card

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If you're applying for your first secure status card or to renew, replace or update your secure status card, you need to submit:

If you’re an already registered adult and eligible for a simplified renewal, you can submit:

Some First Nations still issue Certificates of Indian Status (status cards). If your First Nation does, submit your application for a status card to your First Nations office's Indian Registration Administrator using:

Find out more about secure status cards:

It usually takes 8 to 12 weeks to process a complete application for a secure status card. You need to be registered under the Indian Act to apply for a secure status card.

Guarantor information

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If you need a guarantor, you need to submit:

If you can't find a guarantor, you need to submit:

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