Get, renew or replace a status card
How to apply for, renew or replace a Secure Certificate of Indian Status (secure status card) or Certificate of Indian Status (status card).
Potential mailing delays
Due to a potential labour disruption at Canada Post, there may be mailing delays related to registration and secure status card applications.
During the labour disruption, applicants who may wish to submit their applications for both registration or status cards are encouraged to come in person.
Services and information
Get your first secure status card
How to apply for a card.
Renew your secure status card
How and when to renew your card.
Change the information on your secure status card
You can change the personal information on your secure status card at any time.
Replace your secure status card
What to do if your secure status card has been lost, stolen or damaged.
Registration under the Indian Act and applying for a status card, what's the difference
Registration under the Indian Act isn't the same as applying for a status card.
How your photos should look on a secure status card
How to submit acceptable photos when applying for a secure status card.
Is your status card valid
Your registration under the Indian Act doesn't need to be renewed, but your status card does.
Temporary Confirmation of Registration Document
What you need to know about the Temporary Confirmation of Registration Document.
Find a regional office
Contact information for offices where you can submit application forms or get help in person.