Certificate of Registration or Non-Registration
A BI certificate confirming whether a person appears in a registration record — who asks for it, what to confirm before applying, and why it is not an ACR card.
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Processes may vary by office, city or province. Always confirm with your local agency before traveling.
Summary
A BI certificate confirming whether a person appears in a registration record — who asks for it, what to confirm before applying, and why it is not an ACR card.
Key facts
What you'll need
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Common issues
What it is
A Certificate of Registration or Non-Registration can confirm whether a person appears in a relevant BI registration record. It may be useful for an immigration application, embassy process, employer, bank or legal matter.
What it is NOT
This certificate is not the same as an ACR I-Card and does not grant immigration status.
Before applying
Ask the receiving institution:
- Whether it wants a registration or non-registration certificate.
- How recent the certificate must be.
- Whether it needs apostille or translation.
- Which identity details must appear exactly.
Name details
Use the passport spelling that appears in the official record and explain any previous name or passport changes.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about this process.
No — it confirms registration status in a BI record. It does not grant immigration status and is not the card.
Use the spelling in the official record and explain any previous name or passport changes to the receiving institution.
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Initial draft from official sources.
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