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You can call them (ServiceOntario) at 1-800-461-2156 or 416-325-8305 (GTA) to know the status. Also ask them the file number, it will make it fast the next time you call them.

Do we need to stand in line for a very long time for picking up as well? what was your experience?

Thank you so much

Hi, Could you please share the format of the affidavit? Thanks

In my case I didn't get any sms from either purolator or BLS even though BLS charged extra $5 for SMS alert. I got the purolator tracking number from the BLS track application site. After the status "ready for dispatch" they will update it as "Dispatched via Courier" and Airway Bill No...

Received surrender certificate today (30th May); delivered by purolator Application sent by purolator on 4th May BLS location: Brampton

In my case, in the citizenship certificate, taking the above example: Family name(s): JOHN CARTER Given name(s): EMPTY

Great! I may apply for the surrender certificate in the meanwhile. Thanks

Thank you so much, It is of great help. I will apply for surrender certificate asap.

@navid2014 Have you applied for surrender certificate? I am wondering while registering in the passport seva portal should we use name as per Indian passport or the new name? I have seen cases where people have applied for surrender certificate before (or in parallel) applying for Canadian...

I also got good news from Service Ontario today, they approved my namechange application and the certificate is on its way. I know first thing we need to update is the Driver's License and Health Card. Did you apply for passport yet? As we need one ON ID for passport application, Do you need...

There is already an active one going on "https://chng.it/XKBGbcVBdK"

Great to know that you don't need to update name on the citizenship certificate and thank you for letting me know. I will definitely reach out to you later asking for the format of affidavit. My application for name change reached Thunder Way today.

Thank you so much, that would be great! I will reach out to him regarding the guarantor for ON namechange process. I am not sure if I could find someone from the professions they listed [I have seen some cases where they have rejected the application when the guarantor is a friend even though...

Thank you for your reply and help.

Hi, How long it took for you to get the updated citizenship certificate?

I am waiting for my citizenship certificate. I am planning to legally change name in ON and then apply for the Canadian passport. I am confused that, for OCI if they would accept the Canadian citizenship certificate with old name [Updating the name in Canadian citizenship certificate will take...

Hi, did BLS accepted your notarised citizenship certificate with your old name?

Can I use the name change certificate from Ontario and Canadian passport in new name with Canadian citizenship certificate in old name to apply for OCI (applying for the first time)? or OCI required citizenship certificate also updated with new name?

Hi, Did you resolve the issue?