Replace a lost or destroyed Aviation Document Booklet

An Aviation Document Booklet (ADB) holds the permits, licences, medical certificates, and other licensing information for aviation personnel.

Every pilot, flight engineer and air traffic controller must have an ADB. If your booklet is lost or destroyed, you must replace it.

If you need a licence, permit or medical certificate that was in your lost or destroyed booklet, you can apply for a temporary one while you wait for your replacement ADB.

Fees and service standards

Actual processing times can vary depending on the complexity and completeness of your request.

Fees and service standards for replacing a lost or destroyed Aviation Document Booklet
Service Fee Service standard

Replace a lost or destroyed Canadian aviation document

10 working days

Request a temporary licence, permit or medical certificate

Fee is per document

10 working days

How to pay and apply

Making a payment doesn’t mean that you’ve applied. After you pay, you must also apply for the replacement ADB and any temporary licences, permits or medical certificates.

You’ll need to pay for each temporary licence, permit, or medical certificate you need in addition to the replacement booklet.

To replace a lost or destroyed ADB or to get a temporary licence, permit or medical certificate:

  1. Pay using the online payment system

    • For replacement ADB: Select “The replacement of a Canadian Aviation Document” when paying

    • For a temporary licence, permit, or medical certificate: Select “Temporary licence, permit or medical certificate” when paying

  2. Complete the Application for Re-Issue of a Civil Aviation Licensing Document (Form 26-0738).

    If you’re also requesting a temporary licence, permit or medical certificate, select “90 Day Document” and fill out “Type" on the form to identify the temporary document needed

  3. Email your request to a Transport Canada Centre and include your completed application form and a copy of your receipt(s) from the online payment system

If you asked for a temporary document, you’ll receive it by email.

 

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