Certificates of life or residence: Make a sworn declaration
Are you being asked for a certificate of life or a certificate of residence in Montréal? In most cases, you must declare under oath that everything stated in the certificate is true.
A certificate of life and a certificate of residence are documents issued by an institution in your country of origin. You may need them in order to receive pension payments.
To make your sworn declaration, visit an Accès Montréal office after completing the form you received. You must sign it on site in the presence of the commissioner of oaths.
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In most cases, a certificate of life and residence is useful if you receive a pension from abroad.
The institution that provides this pension may require proof that you are still alive.
Fee
Certificate of life and residence: $5
Required documents
- Passport or birth certificate in French or in English showing your date and place of birth
Proof of identity:
- Québec health insurance card
- Québec driver’s license
- Passport
- Citizenship card
- Permanent resident card
Proof of residence:
- Québec driver’s license
- Bill from a public utility (Hydro-Québec, gas or telecommunications company such as Bell, Videotron, Rogers or other provider) showing your address
Communication channels
In person
Point of service
Suite 600
Montréal, QC H2N 2H8
Payment methods accepted:
- Cash
- Debit card or credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
- Cheque or money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
In most cases, a certificate of life and residence is useful if you receive a pension from abroad.
The institution that provides this pension may require proof that you are still alive.
Fee
Certificate of life and residence: $5
Required documents
Proof of identity:
- Québec health insurance card
- Québec driver’s license
- Passport
- Citizenship card
- Permanent resident card
Proof of residence:
- Québec driver’s license
- Bill from a public utility (Hydro-Québec, gas or telecommunications company such as Bell, Videotron, Rogers or other provider) showing your address
Communication channels
In person
Point of service
Montréal, QC H1K 4B9
Payment methods accepted:
- Cash
- Debit card or credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
- Cheque or money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
In most cases, a certificate of life and residence is useful if you receive a pension from abroad.
The institution that provides this pension may require proof that you are still alive.
Fee
Certificate of life and residence: $5
Required documents
Proof of identity:
- Québec health insurance card
- Québec driver’s license
- Passport
- Citizenship card
- Permanent resident card
Proof of residence:
- Québec driver’s license
- Bill from a public utility (Hydro-Québec, gas or telecommunications company such as Bell, Videotron, Rogers or other provider) showing your address
Communication channels
In person
Point of service
Montréal, QC H3X 2H9
Payment methods accepted:
- Cash
- Debit card or credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
- Cheque or money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
In most cases, a certificate of life and residence is useful if you receive a pension from abroad.
The institution that provides this pension may require proof that you are still alive.
Fees
Certificate of life | Free |
|---|---|
Certificate of résidence | $5 |
Required documents
Proof of identity:
- Québec health insurance card
- Québec driver’s license
- Passport
- Citizenship card
- Permanent resident card
Proof of residence:
- Québec driver’s license
- Bill from a public utility (Hydro-Québec, gas or telecommunications company such as Bell, Videotron, Rogers or other provider) showing your address
Communication channels
In person
Point of service
Montréal, QC H8S 2N4
Payment methods accepted:
- Cash
- Debit card or credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
- Cheque or money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
You must meet with a commissioner of oaths to certify that you are still alive or that you reside in Québec.
Fees
Sworn declaration of residence | $5 |
|---|---|
Certificate of life | Free |
Required documents
Certificate of life
Proof of identity:
- Québec health insurance card
- Québec driver’s license
- Passport
- Citizenship card
- Permanent resident card
Proof of residence:
- Québec driver’s license
- Bill from a public utility (Hydro-Québec, gas or telecommunications company such as Bell, Videotron, Rogers or other provider) showing your address
Certificate of residence
No documents required
Communication channels
In person
Montréal, QC H8R 4A8
Payment methods accepted:
- Cash
- Debit card or credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
- Cheque or money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
In most cases, a certificate of life and residence is useful if you receive a pension from abroad.
The institution that provides this pension may require proof that you are still alive.
Fee
Certificate of life and residence: $5
Required documents
Proof of identity:
- Québec health insurance card
- Québec driver’s license
- Passport
- Citizenship card
- Permanent resident card
Proof of residence:
- Québec driver’s license
- Bill from a public utility (Hydro-Québec, gas or telecommunications company such as Bell, Videotron, Rogers or other provider) showing your address
Communication channels
In person
Point of service
Suite 120
Montréal, QC H2T 3E6
Payment methods accepted:
- Cash
- Debit card or credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
- Cheque or money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
In most cases, a certificate of life and residence is useful if you receive a pension from abroad.
The institution that provides this pension may require proof that you are still alive.
Fee
Certificate of life and residence: $5
Required documents
- Passport or birth certificate in French or in English showing your date and place of birth
Proof of identity:
- Québec health insurance card
- Québec driver’s license
- Passport
- Citizenship card
- Permanent resident card
Proof of residence:
- Québec driver’s license
- Bill from a public utility (Hydro-Québec, gas or telecommunications company such as Bell, Videotron, Rogers or other provider) showing your address
Communication channels
In person
Point of service
First floor
Montréal, QC H4C 2K4
Payment methods accepted:
- Cash
- Debit card or credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
- Cheque or money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
In most cases, a certificate of life and residence is useful if you receive a pension from abroad. The institution that provides this pension may require proof that you are still alive.
A certificate of residence is often required to obtain a health insurance card for newcomers.
Fees
Certificate of life and residence | Price |
|---|---|
Residents of the borough | $5 |
Non-residents of the borough | $5 |
Required documents
Two proofs of identity with signature, including one with photo:
- Québec health insurance card
- Québec driver’s license
- Passport
- Citizenship card
- Permanent resident card
Proof of residence:
- School or municipal tax account
- Dwelling lease
- Bill from a public utility (Hydro-Québec, gas or telecommunications company such as Bell, Videotron, Rogers or other provider) showing your address
Communication channels
In person
Point of service
Montréal, QC H9C 1G9
Point de service
Montréal, QC H9H 1C5
Payment methods accepted:
- Cash
- Debit card or credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
- Cheque or money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
In most cases, a certificate of life and residence is useful if you receive a pension from abroad.
The institution that provides this pension may require proof that you are still alive.
Fee
Certificate of life and residence: $5
Required documents
Proof of identity:
- Québec health insurance card
- Québec driver’s license
- Passport
- Citizenship card
- Permanent resident card
Proof of residence:
- Québec driver’s license
- Bill from a public utility (Hydro-Québec, gas or telecommunications company such as Bell, Videotron, Rogers or other provider) showing your address
Communication channels
In person
Point of service
Montréal, QC H1N 1E1
Payment methods accepted:
- Cash
- Debit card or credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
- Cheque or money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
In most cases, a certificate of life and residence is useful if you receive a pension from abroad.
The institution that provides this pension may require proof that you are still alive.
Fee
Certificate of life and residence: $5
Required documents
Proof of identity:
- Québec health insurance card
- Québec driver’s license
- Passport
- Citizenship card
- Permanent resident card
Proof of residence:
- Québec driver’s license
- Bill from a public utility (Hydro-Québec, gas or telecommunications company such as Bell, Videotron, Rogers or other provider) showing your address
Submit an application
In person
Montréal, QC H1H 5R5
Payment method
Click on the place to see accepted methods of payment.
In most cases, a certificate of life and residence is useful if you receive a pension from abroad.
The institution that provides this pension may require proof that you are still alive.
Fee
Certificate of life and residence: $5
Required documents
Proof of identity:
- Québec health insurance card
- Québec driver’s license
- Passport
- Citizenship card
- Permanent resident card
Proof of residence:
- Québec driver’s license
- Bill from a public utility (Hydro-Québec, gas or telecommunications company such as Bell, Videotron, Rogers or other provider) showing your address
Communication channels
In person
Point of service
Montréal, QC H2V 4R2
Payment methods accepted:
- Cash
- Debit card or credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
- Cheque or money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
In most cases, a certificate of life and residence is useful if you receive a pension from abroad. The institution that provides this pension may require proof that you are still alive.
This service is available only to residents of the borough and is free.
Required documents
Proof of identity from the following documents (indicating the same names as those on the form):
- Québec health insurance card
- Québec driver’s license
- Passport
- Citizenship card
- Permanent resident card
Proof of residence:
- Québec driver’s license
- Bill from a public utility (Hydro-Québec, gas or telecommunications company such as Bell, Videotron, Rogers or other provider) showing your address
Communication channels
In person
Point of service
Montréal, QC H9A 2Z4
In most cases, a certificate of life and residence is useful if you receive a pension from abroad.
The institution that provides this pension may require proof that you are still alive.
Fee
Certificate of life and residence: $5
Required documents
Proof of identity:
- Québec health insurance card
- Québec driver’s license
- Passport
- Citizenship card
- Permanent resident card
Proof of residence:
- Québec driver’s license
- Bill from a public utility (Hydro-Québec, gas or telecommunications company such as Bell, Videotron, Rogers or other provider) showing your address
Communication channels
In person
Point of service
Montréal, QC H1E 6X5
Point of service
Montréal, QC H1B 2Z1
Payment methods accepted:
- Cash
- Debit card or credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
- Cheque or money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
In most cases, a certificate of life and residence is useful if you receive a pension from abroad.
The institution that provides this pension may require proof that you are still alive.
Fee
Certificate of life and residence: $5
Required documents
- Passport or birth certificate in French or in English showing your date and place of birth
Proof of identity:
- Québec health insurance card
- Québec driver’s license
- Passport
- Citizenship card
- Permanent resident card
Proof of residence:
- Québec driver’s license
- Bill from a public utility (Hydro-Québec, gas or telecommunications company such as Bell, Videotron, Rogers or other provider) showing your address
Communication channels
In person
2nd floor
Montréal, QC H2G 2B3
In most cases, a certificate of life and residence is useful if you receive a pension from abroad. The institution that provides this pension may require proof that you are still alive.
The certificate of life and residence is free if you live in the borough.
Required documents
2 proofs of identity:
- Québec health insurance card
- Québec driver’s license
- Passport
- Citizenship card
- Permanent resident card
Proof of residence:
- Québec driver’s license
- Bill from a public utility (Hydro-Québec, gas or telecommunications company such as Bell, Videotron, Rogers or other provider) showing your address
Communication channels
In person
Point of service
Montréal, QC H4M 2M7
In most cases, a certificate of life and residence is useful if you receive a pension from abroad.
The institution that provides this pension may require proof that you are still alive.
Fee
Certificate of life and residence: $5
Required documents
Proof of identity:
- Québec health insurance card
- Québec driver’s license
- Passport
- Citizenship card
- Permanent resident card
Proof of residence:
- Québec driver’s license
- Bill from a public utility (Hydro-Québec, gas or telecommunications company such as Bell, Videotron, Rogers or other provider) showing your address
Communication channels
In person
Point of service
Montréal, QC H1R 3B1
Payment methods accepted:
- Cash
- Debit card or credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
- Cheque or money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
In most cases, a certificate of life and residence is useful if you receive a pension from abroad.
The institution that provides this pension may require proof that you are still alive.
Fee
Certificate of life and residence: $5
Required documents
- Passport or birth certificate in French or in English showing your date and place of birth
Proof of identity:
- Québec health insurance card
- Québec driver’s license
- Citizenship card
- Permanent resident card
Proof of residence:
- Québec driver’s license
- Bill from a public utility (Hydro-Québec, gas or telecommunications company such as Bell, Videotron, Rogers or other provider) showing your address
Communication channels
In person
Point of service
Montréal, QC H4G 1M4
Payment methods accepted:
- Cash
- Debit card or credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
- Cheque or money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
In most cases, a certificate of life and residence is useful if you receive a pension from abroad.
The institution that provides this pension may require proof that you are still alive.
Fee
Certificate of life and residence: $5
Required documents
- Passport or birth certificate in French or in English showing your date and place of birth
Proof of identity:
- Québec health insurance card
- Québec driver’s license
- Passport
- Citizenship card
- Permanent resident card
Proof of residence:
- Québec driver’s license
- Bill from a public utility (Hydro-Québec, gas or telecommunications company such as Bell, Videotron, Rogers or other provider) showing your address
Communication channels
In person
Point of service
Ground floor
Montréal, QC H2L 4L8
Payment methods accepted:
- Cash
- Debit card or credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
- Cheque or money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
In most cases, a certificate of life and residence is useful if you receive a pension from abroad.
The institution that provides this pension may require proof that you are still alive.
Fee
Certificate of life and residence: $5
Required documents
- Passport or birth certificate in French or in English showing your date and place of birth
Proof of identity:
- Québec health insurance card
- Québec driver’s license
- Passport
- Citizenship card
- Permanent resident card
Proof of residence:
- Québec driver’s license
- Bill from a public utility (Hydro-Québec, gas or telecommunications company such as Bell, Videotron, Rogers or other provider) showing your address
Communication channels
In person
Point of service
Suite 100
Montréal, QC H3N 1M3
Payment methods accepted:
- Cash
- Debit card or credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
- Cheque or money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
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