Previous Guarantor Policy

Retired guarantors are not eligible unless the guarantor's name still appears on the listing provided to Passport Canada by the relevant association.

The guarantor must complete and sign the "Declaration of Guarantor" section of the application form and be able to confirm your identity. In the case of a child, the guarantor must have known the applicant (parent or legal guardian) personally for at least two years and have knowledge of the child.

Duties of a guarantor

Your guarantor must perform the following tasks free of charge:

1. Certify the information on the application form by completing and signing the "Declaration of Guarantor" section.
2. Write on the back of one of your or your child's photos, "I certify this to be a true likeness of (either your name or your child's name)" and sign.
3. If applicable, sign and date the photocopy of your supplementary documentation.

Eligible guarantors

Your guarantor must:

1. Be a citizen of Canada or the United States and must be accessible to Passport Canada for verification.
2. Have known you personally for at least two years.
3. Be one of the following:
• Chiropractor
• Dentist
• Judge
• Lawyer
• Magistrate
• Medical doctor
• Notary public (notarial seal must appear on the application form)
• Pharmacist
• Police officer
• Signing officer of a bank or trust company, or of a financial institution that offers the full range of banking services (cash withdrawals, deposits and savings)
• Veterinarian

A relative may act as a guarantor for passport purposes provided he or she meets the specified requirements.