Proof of Identity Requirement for APEGA Licensure

APEGA requires all applicants to provide proof of identity with their application.

To prove your identity, you must provide a copy of one of the document types listed below. Accepted file types are PDF, TIF, PNG, or JPG with a file size under 16 MB. If necessary, more than one file can be uploaded.

Acceptable Proof of Identity Documents by Member Type

Which identification documents are acceptable for each membership application type

	Membership Type
Proof of ID document	Member-in-Training	Professional Member	Professional Licensee	Licensee
Canadian Provincial or Territorial Birth Certificate
Certificate of Canadian Citizenship or Citizenship Card
Valid* Permanent Resident (PR) Card
Valid* Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) Form
Valid* Canadian Passport
Valid* Canadian Driver’s Licence
Valid* Non-Canadian Passport

*Valid means dated and current. We will not accept expired documents. 

If your name differs between documents, please provide a copy of a legal name change document or marriage certificate. Undocumented name mismatches will cause delays in your application. 

Professional member applications (including Inter-Provincial mobility applications for professional members) also require proof of citizenship or residency.

Inter-provincial mobility applications require a proof of identity document appropriate to the application type.

You must provide acceptable proof of identity documents to prevent the delay or withdrawal of your application.