References and guarantors help confirm your identity when you apply for a passport or other travel document. We may contact them when we process your application.

Do not use a person as a reference if they are travelling outside the country or will be hard to contact while the Government of Canada is processing your passport application.

Aug 18, 2025 · You need a guarantor for your travel document application. As long as they meet these requirements, your guarantor can be anyone, including a family member or member of …

Jan 7, 2025 · If you’re applying for a Canadian passport, you need to provide references and a guarantor as part of the application process. Understanding their roles and the eligibility …

May 2, 2024 · When applying for a Canadian passport, the references you provide must be individuals who have known you personally for at least two years and who are not related to …

Section 5 asks for ‘signed dated copies’ of both sides of supporting ID (i.e. Driver’s License, OHIP card). Who signs? A: YOUR GUARANTOR signs and dates the copy/copies, front and back …

Jul 8, 2025 · When applying for your first passport, you’ll need to name one guarantor and two references. Your guarantor and references play different roles, so you can’t use the same …

Jul 7, 2025 · When applying for your first Canadian passport, you must select one guarantor and two references. Your guarantor cannot also serve as a reference. Who can be a guarantor? A …

Aug 29, 2025 · Applying for your first Canadian passport is an important step that allows you to travel internationally and serves as official proof of your Canadian citizenship. To ensure a …

Jul 7, 2025 · Beyond personal data, the application form integrates several other critical components of the process. It includes the declaration of the applicant, the declaration of the …