Follow the steps to complete the form successfully.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to download the form and open it in your preferred editor.
2. Begin by filling out Section 1, which requires personal information about the child or dependent adult. Input the family name, given names, and date of birth in the specified format (YYYYMMDD). Indicate if the address is located on reserve and answer any custody-related questions as applicable.
3. In Section 2, provide documentation details. Include proof of birth documents and any name-linking documents if the names differ. Ensure that original documents are submitted as photocopies are not acceptable.
4. Move to Section 3 to choose the First Nation or Band. Fill in the name and number if known to establish the child's or dependent adult’s affiliation.
5. Section 4 is focused on the parent(s) or legal guardian(s). Fill in both the applying and other parent or guardian's information, including the relationship to the child and their contact details. Ensure the mailing address is updated if different from the child's.
6. Provide necessary supporting identity documents for the applying parent or legal guardian in Section 5. These must contain comprehensive identification elements. If required, submit relevant name-linking documents.
7. For adopted children or dependent adults, complete Section 6 with the necessary adoption details. Indicate entitlement to Indian status based on the adoptive or birth parents.
8. In Section 7, provide family information about the child’s or dependent adult’s parents and grandparents, where relevant. Include registration numbers or band numbers if known.
9. Section 8 requires confirmation if two identical passport-style photographs are included if a Secure Certificate of Indian Status is requested.
10. Finally, in Section 9, ensure both parents or legal guardians sign and date their declarations to validate the application. Input the date in the specified format (YYYYMMDD). Any failure to sign could delay processing.
11. Once all sections are thoroughly completed, inspect the form for accuracy. Save changes, download the finished form, print it, or share it as necessary before submission.

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