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Record #: BTN2073
Last Full Update: 20 Dec 2022

Agency Information

Legal Status (30) Provincial Government ; (40) Federal Government

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

This listing describes how to replace documents when wallet is lost or stolen 
 
If you are unable to provide any proofs of identity or guarantor as shown below for replacement of documents: 
You can establish your identity for replacement of documents by swearing an affadavit before 

  • a notary public
  • free public Commissioner of Oaths service at Centre for Skills Development and Training, for more information see here
  • Commissioner of Oaths at Burlington City Hall, Clerks Dept, 905-335-7600 ext 7803 (fee, available during selected hours only, for details see here)  

It may be useful to bring anything which shows your name, address etc (such as a piece of mail or utility bill) 
 
 
REPLACE THE FOLLOWING AT SERVICEONTARIO:  
Burlington locations: 3455 Fairview St and 1250 Brant St 
 
Ontario driver's licence 
Bring a personal identification document (verifying your name, date of birth and signature) to a ServiceOntario location

  • a temporary driver's licence will be issued (new licence will arrive in the mail within 4 to 6 weeks)
  • fee applies

Ontario health card

  • red and white health card: bring three original documents from the Ontario Health Coverage Document List (one to prove citizenship/immigration status, one to prove residency in Ontario, and one to prove identity
  • photo health card: call ServiceOntario at 1-800-664-8988

Ontario photo card 
Complete the Ontario Photo Card application form available at a ServiceOntario location and provide proof of legal name, date of birth, and signature

  • fee applies

Ontario birth certificate (you should keep this certificate in a safe place and avoid carrying it in your wallet) 
Apply online (see here)

  • fee applies

REPLACE THE FOLLOWING AT SERVICECANADA:  
Burlington location: 676 Appleby Line 
 
Social Insurance Number (SIN) 
A new SIN may be issued only if there is proof that the SIN was used fraudulently

  • if you do not remember your SIN, you can ind it on your income tax return
  • to to request a confirmation of your SIN, see what you need before you apply
Hours Vary by program
Areas Served Burlington
Eligibility No restrictions
Application Varies by program
Languages English
Fees Service - for some, varies by service

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Located In Community Burlington
Physical Access Not Applicable

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