I have reclaimed my Indigenous name. How do I update my PR card?

If you’ve reclaimed your Indigenous name, you can change the name on your PR card by applying for a new one. There’s no cost for this change until May 31, 2026.

When you apply, include either an eligibility form or a Statutory Declaration, depending on your situation.

Include an eligibility form [IRM 0004] (PDF, 1.82 MB) if you either

amended your birth certificate or
have a legal change of name document

Include a Statutory Declaration [IRM 0005] (PDF, 1.82 MB) if you

are applying for a free replacement PR card and
can’t amend your birth certificate or get a legal change of name document
- you’ll also need to include proof you can’t get these documents (for example, a rejection letter from your province or territory)

We’ll use these forms to find if you’re eligible for a free replacement card.

You’ll have to pay the usual fees if