Guarantor

Current profile: Canadians living in CanadaCanadians living in the United States or BermudaCanadians living abroad

The guarantor policy for Canadians living in Canada differs from the one for Canadians living abroad. Canadians living abroad should refere to the following.

Duties of a guarantor

Your guarantor must perform the following tasks free of charge:

1. Complete and sign the "Declaration of Guarantor" section.
2. Write, "I certify this to be a true likeness of (either your name or your child's name)" on the back of one of the passport photos and sign.
3. If applicable, sign and date a copy of each document to support your identity.

Eligible guarantors

Your guarantor must:

1. Have known you personally for at least two (2) years.
   In the case of a child, the guarantor must have known the applicant (parent or legal guardian) personally for at least two (2) years and have knowledge of the child.
2. Live within the jurisdiction of the passport issuing office and be accessible for verification.
3. Be one of the following:
   • Dentist
   • Judge
   • Practising lawyer
   • Magistrate
   • Mayor
   • Medical doctor
   • Notary public
   • Police officer
   • Signing officer of a bank
4. Be able to confirm your identity

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

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