Urgent Canadian citizenship record search document upload

Official requirement

Add each required file. Conditional files are marked optional.

Required files

PDF/JPG · ≤2 MB

Choose file or pagesSeveral pages are fine; we combine them into one PDF in order

Explain why urgent processing is needed and include documents that support that reason.
If you already applied, start the web form message with “Request for urgent processing”.

PDF/JPG · ≤2 MB

Choose file or pagesSeveral pages are fine; we combine them into one PDF in order

Optional or conditional files (1)

Only if it applies to youPDF/JPG · ≤2 MB

Choose file or pagesSeveral pages are fine; we combine them into one PDF in order

0/2 files ready

supported format subset
IRCC also accepts TIFF, DOC and DOCX for this request. UploadPrep currently prepares PDF and JPEG.
How we handle it: Convert other accepted formats to PDF or JPEG before using UploadPrep, or upload them directly to IRCC.
application route
An online urgent request is available for your own record. Requests for someone else’s record must be made on paper.
How we handle it: Use this preset only for your own online request or for supporting files sent through the web form after an existing application.