If you’re planning a trip and need to apply for or renew your passport, here’s the perfect opportunity to do so.

MP Anthony Rota is hosting a special clinic today (Thursday) from 3 pm to 7 pm at the Community Kiosk at Northgate Shopping Centre.

You can also get your passport photo done, for a fee.

No appointment is required.

Officials do say they are unable to act as your guarantor or reference.

Things to bring (and other information)

For a general passport application:
If this is your first adult passport, if your passport has been expired for more than a year or if you are changing your name, complete the general passport application. For supporting documentation, you’ll need:
– Birth certificate, or Canadian citizenship card or certificate (original only);
– A Declaration of Guarantor (Section 2 of the application). A guarantor is a Canadian citizen, 18 or older, who holds a valid Canadian adult passport and has known you for at least two years. It can be a relative.
– Photocopies (front and back) of at least one piece of government-issued ID, which includes your name, date of birth, photo, sex and signature. The photocopies must be signed and dated by your guarantor.
– Two identical passport photos taken by a commercial photographer or studio within the past six months. The date-stamped photo must be signed by your guarantor;
– Names and contact information of two “references” (cannot be a relative or your guarantor). Your references must be at least 18 years old and have known you for at least two years.
– For a change of name, a copy of a legal document that supports the change (e.g. marriage certificate, adoption order) and your current passport, if still valid.

Simplified renewal application:
If your passport will expire within a year or has been expired for less than a year, fill out a simplified renewal. For supporting documentation, you’ll need:
– Two identical passport photos (taken within the past six months);
– Your current passport;
– Names and contact information of two “references” (cannot be a relative). Your references must be at least 18 years old and have known you for a minimum of two years.

Child passport application:
If your child is under 16 years old, use a child passport application. You’ll need:
– For first-time applicants, an original copy of the child’s birth certificate with parental information, or Canadian Citizenship card or certificate;
– For subsequent applications, a birth certificate, or Canadian Citizenship card or certificate;
– Current passport, if still valid.
– A Declaration of Guarantor (Section 6 of the application). A guarantor is a Canadian citizen, 18 or older, who holds a valid Canadian adult passport and knows the parent or legal guardian who is applying on the child’s behalf. A parent who is not the applicant and meets the requirements can act as a guarantor.
– Two identical passport photos taken within the past six months. One must be date-stamped by the photographer and signed by the guarantor.

Standard passport fees:
Adult 5-year: $120
Adult 10-year: $160
Child (0-15) 5-year: $57
Payment methods:
Credit card (fill in the “Credit Card Information” section of the application), or certified cheque or money order made payable to the Receiver General for Canada.
No personal cheques, cash or debit.

Passport photos:
Private photography services will be available on site. Fees apply.

 

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