Follow the steps to successfully complete your application

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Pptc042 Edit Pdf. This will allow you to obtain the form and open it in your preferred online editor.
2. Begin filling out the child's personal information. Enter the child's full name exactly as it should appear in the passport, including the surname and any former surnames if applicable. Provide the child's place of birth and ensure that any legal documents related to name changes are available if needed.
3. Complete the information on the applicant. Both parents or the custodial parent should participate in this process. Indicate any custody situations, separations, or divorce agreements that apply, and provide documentation where necessary.
4. If the child has previously held a Canadian passport, indicate this in the respective field and include the passport details. If the passport is lost or damaged, mention this and provide a statutory declaration.
5. Provide proof of Canadian citizenship. Include one accepted document such as a birth certificate or a certificate of Canadian citizenship. Ensure this is the original document as copies are not acceptable.
6. Fill out the declaration of guarantor section. Ensure that a suitable guarantor has known the applicant for at least two years and meets the necessary qualifications outlined in the instructions.
7. Review all fields to ensure accuracy and completeness. Make sure both pages of the application are filled out and signed. It is critical that all requirements are met to avoid rejection.
8. Once all information is complete, you can save any changes made to the form, download a copy for your records, and prepare to print or share the application as needed.

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