Membership & Status Card

Registered Indians 15 years of age and under or Dependent Adults

• Completed application form: a SCIS Parent or Legal Guardian Application for Applicants Fifteen (15) Years of Age or Younger or a Dependent Adult (83-131)
• Original long form birth certificate (with both parents named); AND
• Guarantor declaration (if applying by mail); AND
• Two passport style photographs; AND

Parents and Guardians must provide the following:

For an in-Canada SCIS:

• One parent or legal guardian is required to accompany the child or dependent adult and sign the application form; AND
• Marriage certificate or other name-linking documents (only if your ID has a different last name than the name on the child’s birth certificate or custody documents); AND
• Legal guardians are also required to provide documentation of trusteeship / guardianship; AND
• The parent or legal guardian must present one piece of valid identification.

For a border-crossing SCIS:

In addition to the above requirements:

• Both parents or legal guardians are required to accompany the child or dependent adult and sign the application form (if applicable); OR
• One parent can accompany the child / dependent adult, however either a completed guarantor form OR the original documentation of the other parent or legal guardian must be presented; AND
• In the case of separation or divorce, complete copies of all legal documentation regarding the child’s custody, access or mobility are required.

Valid identification includes:

• Canadian or United States Passport
• Current status card or SCIS
• Enhanced Driver’s Licence
• Enhanced Identification Card
• NEXUS or FAST card
• Driver’s Licence (provincial, territorial or state)
• Other federal, provincial, territorial or state government-issued ID

The valid identification of parents / legal guardians must include a name, photograph and a signature, though not necessarily on the same document.

Please note, failure to complete all the sections of the form and submit all necessary documentation will result in your application being refused and returned to you. A complete application package allows for improved service through more efficient and timely processing of applications.