Passport Program Canada & Service Canada 2026
Canada Lost or Stolen Passport Replacement Guide
Authoritative handbook on reporting and replacing a lost or stolen Canadian passport — Form PPTC 203 statutory declaration, police report requirements, emergency consular travel documents, and fees.
Lost Passport Replacement Action Evaluator
Select your loss location to view mandatory forms, fees, and processing procedures.
Lost or Stolen Canadian Passport inside Canada
Required Forms: Form PPTC 153 (Adult Passport App) + Form PPTC 203 (Statutory Declaration)
Estimated Fees: $160 CAD (10-Year Adult Book) + Replacement Admin Fee
Filing Steps: Report lost/stolen passport to local police immediately to get a police file report number. Submit Form PPTC 203 declaration in person at a Service Canada Passport Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Form PPTC 203 (Statutory Declaration Concerning a Lost, Stolen, Damaged, Destroyed, or Accessible Canadian Travel Document) is a mandatory sworn declaration explaining the circumstances of the lost passport.
No. Replacing a lost or stolen passport requires an in-person application at a Service Canada Passport Office or Canadian embassy to verify identity and process the PPTC 203 statutory declaration.
Standard in-person processing at Service Canada takes 10 to 20 business days. Urgent pickup service (next business day) is available for travelers with proof of travel.
Once reported lost or stolen to Passport Program Canada, the passport is permanently canceled and invalidated worldwide. It cannot be used for travel even if found later.