Cancelling Personal Identification

Here is a list of some of the personal identification cards, registrations, and other documents of the deceased that need to be cancelled or returned for cancellation:

• Social Insurance Number (SIN)
  Return the SIN card along with a copy of the death certificate or a Statement of Death to Service Canada.
• Passport
  Return the passport to Passport Canada with a copy of the death certificate and a letter indicating if the cancelled passport should be destroyed or returned to you.
• Citizenship - Citizenship and Immigration (CIC)
  Learn how to cancel the citizenship card/certificate by contacting the Citizenship and Immigration Canada call centre.
• Permanent Resident Card - Citizenship and Immigration (CIC)
  Learn how to cancel the permanent resident card by contacting the Citizenship and Immigration Canada call centre.
• Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS)
  Learn how to cancel the SCIS by contacting the Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada.
• Other cancellations
  Find out what else needs to be cancelled such as driver and vehicle licences, automobile ownerships, health cards, and firearm licences.