Where to mail your PR card renewal or replacement
Mail your PR card renewal or replacement application to the Case Processing Centre — PR card, P.O. Box 10020, Sydney NS B1P 7C1, Canada. Using a courier? Couriers cannot deliver to a PO box — send it to the IRCC Digitization Centre – PRC, 3050 Wilson Ave, New Waterford NS B1H 5V8. The courier address changed recently, so do not reuse the old Dorchester Street, Sydney address.
PR card renewal or replacement — regular mail
Case Processing Centre — PR card P.O. Box 10020 Sydney NS B1P 7C1 Canada
Permanent residents renewing or replacing a PR card by Canada Post (including tracked Xpresspost letters)
PR card renewal or replacement — courier
IRCC Digitization Centre – PRC 3050 Wilson Ave New Waterford NS B1H 5V8
Applications sent by private courier (FedEx, UPS, Purolator, etc.) — couriers cannot deliver to the Sydney PO box
Mail it without printing anything
Upload your document — we print it, seal it, and deposit it with Canada Post within 24 hours on business days. $6 flat, no account needed, and you get a Confirmation of Mailing email for your records.
Key facts
- IRCC’s courier intake recently moved to the IRCC Digitization Centre, 3050 Wilson Ave, New Waterford NS B1H 5V8 — the old Dorchester Street, Sydney courier address is obsolete. Regular mail still goes to the Sydney PO box.
- Sydney runs three different IRCC PO boxes: PR cards go to PO Box 10020 (B1P 7C1), citizenship grants to PO Box 7000 (B1P 6V6), and proofs of citizenship to PO Box 10000 (B1P 7C1). The wrong box means the wrong processing stream.
- Don’t apply if your current card is still valid for more than 9 months — IRCC will not process an early renewal unless you are updating a legal name or gender change.
- New PR cards are mailed only to addresses in Canada. If you are outside Canada without a valid card, apply for a permanent resident travel document (PRTD) instead.
- IRCC recommends tracked mail and prefers online applications. PostPal prints and deposits your application with Canada Post the next business day — $6 flat, no printer required.
How to mail it, step by step
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Check that you should apply now
Apply only if your PR card has expired or expires within 9 months, is lost, stolen, or damaged, or if you need it reissued after a legal name or gender change. Applications sent too early are not processed.
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Prepare the application package
Complete the PR card application, sign it, and attach the photos, photocopies of your documents, and the fee receipt listed in the document checklist. Use a Canadian mailing address — IRCC does not mail PR cards abroad.
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Pick the right address for your carrier
Canada Post mail goes to Case Processing Centre — PR card, P.O. Box 10020, Sydney NS B1P 7C1, Canada. Private couriers go to IRCC Digitization Centre – PRC, 3050 Wilson Ave, New Waterford NS B1H 5V8. The courier hub moved — double-check before you ship.
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Mail it tracked and keep your receipt
IRCC recommends tracked mail so you can prove delivery. Upload your package to PostPal and we print, envelope, and deposit it with Canada Post the next business day for $6 flat, with a dated confirmation emailed to you.
Common questions
Where do I mail my PR card renewal application?
By Canada Post, mail it to the Case Processing Centre — PR card, P.O. Box 10020, Sydney NS B1P 7C1, Canada. By private courier, send it to the IRCC Digitization Centre – PRC, 3050 Wilson Ave, New Waterford NS B1H 5V8 — couriers cannot deliver to a PO box.
Did the IRCC courier address for PR cards change?
Yes. Courier shipments now go to the IRCC Digitization Centre at 3050 Wilson Ave, New Waterford NS B1H 5V8. The previous Dorchester Street address in Sydney is obsolete, even though it still circulates in older guides. Only regular Canada Post mail continues to use the Sydney PO box.
Can I renew my PR card if it doesn’t expire for a year?
No. IRCC tells you not to apply if your card is still valid for more than 9 months — early applications are not processed. The one exception is a reissue to reflect a legal change of name or gender, which you can request at any time.
Can IRCC mail my new PR card to me outside Canada?
No. PR cards are mailed only to Canadian addresses. If you are abroad without a valid PR card, apply for a permanent resident travel document (PRTD) to return to Canada, then renew your card from a Canadian address.
Is PO Box 10020 the same as the citizenship boxes in Sydney?
No — and this trips up a lot of applicants. PR card applications go to PO Box 10020 (B1P 7C1). Citizenship grant applications use PO Box 7000 (B1P 6V6), and proof of citizenship applications use PO Box 10000 (B1P 7C1). All three are in Sydney, but each feeds a separate processing stream.
Do I have to print the PR card application at home?
No. IRCC prefers online applications where available, and if you are mailing paper, PostPal handles the printing: upload your completed PDF and we print it and deposit it with Canada Post the next business day for $6 flat. Newcomers without a printer can mail IRCC paperwork entirely online.
Sources
Addresses verified June 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.