Is driving License copy necessary to be sent for applying citizenship for ID?

[manty]

Hello,

I have a query for IDs requirements Citizenship application.
My Driving License is not updated with new address yet.

Can i send Health card and passport Id as 2 required IDs for Citizenship application?

Thanks
Manty

 

[keesio]

I used my PR card and health card. I think I also provided my NEXUS card as extra ID.

 

[eileenf]

Hello,

I have a query for IDs requirements Citizenship application.
My Driving License is not updated with new address yet.

Can i send Health card and passport Id as 2 required IDs for Citizenship application?

Thanks
Manty

You don't have to use your DL as ID for your application, but you do need to update the address on your driver's license to your current place.

 

[Goldline]

I did renew the address on my DL a few weeks before I applied(less than 3 months). My test is next week. That's the best option for you.

 

[arrrmin]

I have exactly the same question, my drivers licence is from Alberta (class 7 GDL) and is not transferable to a Quebec driver's licence and my quebec health card isn't issued yet..called CIC and asked about that, I told them if they would accept my passport and my driver's licence issued in a different province and they told me it's ok since they request a Canadian DL. In your opinion can we provide a copy of the PR card and passport as valid ID pieces to be in the safe side?

 

[manty]

thanks everyone for suggestions and comments

Yes, i am planning to apply using following 2 IDs
- Foreign Passport
- Canadian Health Card.

Just wanted to know if anyone has used above IDs and their applications have been accepted?

I have a driver license with old address on it and would not to want to wait for 3 months to get driver license with new address and then apply.

There is a second option which i am thinking:
- use driver license and add copy of service ontario document which shows i have requested for address change and it is in process.

 

[Goldline]

and would not to want to wait for 3 months to get driver license with new address and then apply.

Who said it takes 3 months to receive new DL? it takes hardly 4 weeks. Don't waste time. Apply for an updated one now and you will keep the old one as well because they don't take it from you and then you can decide what to do.

 

[thecoolguysam]

Who said it takes 3 months to receive new DL? it takes hardly 4 weeks. Don't waste time. Apply for an updated one now and you will keep the old one as well because they don't take it from you and then you can decide what to do.

Manty meant to say that if the ID(driver's license) is reissued and if it is less than 3 months, it is a RQ trigger.

 

[Goldline]

Manty meant to say that if the ID(driver's license) is reissued and if it is less than 3 months, it is a RQ trigger.

Not anymore. I did apply with a DL issued less than 3 months and I'm taking the test this week with no RQ.

 

[manty]

Guys,
I wanted to ask if it is ok to use Driver License with old address on it for ID Purpose.
Even though updated driver license would be coming in 4 weeks to 6 weeks, but just wanted to know if citizenship canada would use Driving license as ID only or they would need Driving License with updated address on it?

 

[thecoolguysam]

Guys,
I wanted to ask if it is ok to use Driver License with old address on it for ID Purpose.
Even though updated driver license would be coming in 4 weeks to 6 weeks, but just wanted to know if citizenship canada would use Driving license as ID only or they would need Driving License with updated address on it?

Its suggested to get driver's license with updated address so that it does not raise any doubt to CIC officer's mind. In BC, when you request address update, they send you a sticker and you stick it on the back of the license. Which province do you live in?

 

[manty]

I live in Ontario.
I received address change confirmation letter from ServiceOntario.
I am thinking to attach that letter and DL with old address.
any suggestions?