Important notice:
Temporary exemption: Exemption NCR-011-2024 will expire on March 31, 2025. After this date, the validity of all Aviation Document Booklets is subject to the expiry date indicated in the ADB.
An Aviation Document Booklet (ADB) holds the permits, licences, medical certificates, and other licensing information for aviation professionals.
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.
| Service | Fee | Service standard |
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Replace a lost or destroyed Canadian aviation document |
10 working days |
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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:
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Pay using the online payment system
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For replacement ADB: Select “The replacement of a Canadian Aviation Document” when paying
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For a temporary licence, permit, or medical certificate: Select “Temporary licence, permit or medical certificate” when paying
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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
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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.