APPLY FOR YOUR SECURE CERTIFICATE OF INDIAN STATUS (SCIS) CARD

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne invites the community to an application intake session for Canada’s Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS) cards. These cards simplify border crossings by serving as secure, scannable identification at ports of entry between Canada and the U.S.

The application intake session will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the MCA Administration #1 Building (located in Kana:takon) on Monday, July 13, 2026 by appointment only (11 spots available). 

Required Documents:

• Adult applicants (16+): Valid ID (e.g., passport, driver’s license, health card, or SCIS card).
• Minor applicants (15 and under): Only parent/guardian ID is required.
• Name change: Original marriage or name change certificate (no photocopies).

Additional Details:

• Photos will be taken at the session.
• SCIS cards are valid for 10 years for adults and 5 years for minors.
• There is no cost for the card, and individuals are permitted to keep both their SCIS and paper-laminated cards.

Individuals who have already been issued a valid status number are able to apply and SCIS cards will not be issued on-site; applications are forwarded to a secure facility and cards are mailed upon completion.

Due to the large volume of SCIS applicants, the Office of Vital Statistics (OVS) will not be able to accept or process any other type of application at this session.

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Vital Statistics at 613-575-2250 ext. 1013.