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 documentMember-in-TrainingProfessional MemberProfessional LicenseeLicensee
Canadian Provincial or Territorial Birth CertificateThis document is acceptableThis document is acceptableThis document is acceptableThis document is not acceptable
Certificate of Canadian Citizenship or Citizenship CardThis document is acceptableThis document is acceptableThis document is acceptableThis document is not acceptable
Valid* Permanent Resident (PR) CardThis document is acceptableThis document is acceptableThis document is acceptableThis document is not acceptable
Valid* Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) FormThis document is acceptableThis document is acceptableThis document is acceptableThis document is not acceptable
Valid* Canadian Passport     This document is acceptableThis document is acceptableThis document is acceptableThis document is not acceptable
Valid* Canadian Driver’s Licence   This document is acceptableThis document is acceptableThis document is acceptableThis document is acceptable
Valid* Non-Canadian Passport     This document is acceptableThis document is not acceptableThis document is acceptableThis document is acceptable

*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 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.