Can I update my application for a citizenship certificate?
Yes, you can update your application after you submit it. How you do that depends on how you applied.
| How you applied | How to contact us and update your application |
|---|---|
| Online application from inside Canada or the United States | Use the web form |
| Online application from outside Canada and the United States | Contact the Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate you selected in the online application |
| Paper application from inside Canada or the United States | Use the web form |
| Paper application from outside Canada and the United States | Contact the Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate you sent your application to |
If you change your contact information (such as your address or email)
- it takes time for us to update your information
- check in case we sent the update to your old contact information
Find out more on how to
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