All proof of identity and address documents must be valid, and in their original format.

Verification with Canada Post Identity+ mobile application

Accepted PRIMARY ID as proof of identity and address:

• Provincial or territorial driver’s licence
• Provincial or territorial photo ID with an address displayed

Accepted SECONDARY ID if you need to prove your Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status in Canada, or status under the Indian Act:

• Canadian Passport
• Certificate of Indian Status Card
• Canadian Permanent Resident Card

Verification with Canada Post Identity+ in-person

Accepted PRIMARY ID as proof of identity:

• Provincial or territorial driver’s licence
• Provincial or territorial photo ID with an address displayed
• Canadian Passport (additional proof of address required)
• Certificate of Indian Status Card (additional proof of address required)
• Canadian Permanent Resident Card (additional proof of address required)
• Canadian Forces ID (additional proof of address required)
• Quebec Provincial Health Card (additional proof of address required)

Accepted SECONDARY ID if you need to prove your Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status in Canada, or status under the Indian Act:

• Canadian Passport
• Certificate of Indian Status Card
• Canadian Permanent Resident Card
• Birth Certificate issued by a Canadian province or territory

Accepted PROOF OF ADDRESS:

• Major credit card statement along with related valid credit card
• School, College or University Report Card or Transcript
• Insurance Policy
• Vehicle Ownership or Insurance document
• Municipal tax notice
• Recent utility bill (residential telephone, cable TV, public utilities commission, hydro, gas or water)
• Canada Child Tax Benefit statement
• Income Tax assessment – most recent
• Government cheque or Government cheque stub with individual’s name and address
• Statement of Employment Insurance Benefits Paid (T4E)
• Canada Pension Plan Statement of Contributions/Quebec Pension Plan Statement of Participation
• Statement of Benefits from Provincial Workplace Safety or Insurance Board
• Statement of Direct Deposit for Provincial Works or Provincial Disability Support Program
• Statement of Old Age Security (T4A) or Statement of Canada Pension Plan Benefits (T4AP)