have the right application form To apply to become a Canadian citizen, you must complete the appropriate application form and follow the instructions in the relevant guide. If you are an adult (18 years of age or older), you must complete the "Application for Canadian Citizenship -- Adults" form. If you are applying for your children (under 18 years of age), you must complete the "Application for Canadian Citizenship -- Minors" form. A separate form must be completed for each child. You must download and print the application form and guide from the CIC website at www.cic.gc.ca . 2. Read the application guide Read the instructions in the application guide carefully; they will help you complete the citizenship application form. Application processing fees are not refundable, so make sure you are eligible to become a citizen before you apply. See Question 3 at the end of this publication. 3. Complete the application form The application form contains instructions. Read the instructions carefully. Complete the form, pay the fees, provide the required photographs and attach photocopies of the documents listed in the document checklist . The instruction guide will tell you how to complete the form and what documents you need to include. You will have to show the original documents at the time of your test and/or interview and at the ceremony. If your documents are not in English or French, you must provide the originals, translations and an affidavit from the person who did each translation. Translations by family