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What documents and steps are needed for Renew or replace a permanent resident card?

Prepare the current/expired/lost card facts, passport and landing/status records, continuous address/travel/absence history and residence evidence, name-change or loss records, current photos and checklist/forms, receipt and confirmation, IRCC requests, delivery/collection record and verified new card. Confirm each current form and personalized checklist control on www.canada.ca.

Practical order

1. 1

   Use the current IRCC page to distinguish a first card, renewal, expired/expiring card, lost/stolen/damaged replacement or information update.

2. 2

   Prepare exact addresses, absences, travel dates, accompanying-person or employment facts and records needed for the current residence requirement review.

3. 3

   Open the current checklist and prepare passport/travel documents, existing card, status/landing records, name-change or loss evidence and photos meeting the live specifications.

4. 4

   Complete the current online or paper process, pay IRCC directly when required and retain the package, receipt and submission confirmation.

5. 5

   Answer IRCC requests and follow the current mail or in-person collection instructions, then verify name, status identifier, photo and expiry on the received card.