A Status Card, officially called a Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS), is issued by the Government of Canada. Tla’amin Nation supports citizens and members by helping prepare complete applications and verifying documents.
Types of applications
- First-time application
- Renewal (expired or expiring card)
- Replacement (lost, stolen, or damaged card)
Adult and child applications follow different processes.
What you’ll need (general requirements)
Most applications require:
- Statutory declarations in some circumstances
- A completed registration and/or SCIS application form
- Must have government-issued photo identification
- Proof of parentage (for children)
- A guarantor declaration, if required
Application packages
Statutory declarations (when required)
Depending on your situation, one of the following may be required:
- Statutory Declaration – Biological Parents Affirming Parentage
- Statutory Declaration – Unknown or Unstated Parentage
- Tla’amin Statutory Parentage Declaration – PDF
Citizenship staff can help you determine which declaration applies. The Tla’amin Citizenship registrar is permitted to issue statutory declarations.
Timelines
- Processing timelines for SCIS cards are set by Indigenous Services Canada and can vary. Renewals with complete documentation generally take 4-6 weeks.
- Submitting complete and accurate applications helps avoid delays.
- Missing documents or incorrect photos are the most common causes of delay.
Need help with your application?
Tla’amin Nation can:
- Review applications for completeness
- Help identify required declarations
- Assist with guarantor requirements
- Answer questions before you submit