Fill Out Passport Form PPTC 084 Online
Credit Card Payment Authorization
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (Passport Program)
Authorize credit card payment of passport fees for applications submitted by mail in Canada or the US.
Reviewed July 2026
How it works
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Form PPTC 084 is the credit card payment authorization used with Canadian passport and travel document applications submitted by mail from Canada or the United States. Instead of enclosing a certified cheque or money order, you authorize the Passport Program to charge the fees to your card.
You can complete Form PPTC 084 in the Universal PDF editor and print it for signature. Because a mistyped card number or an unsigned authorization is a common reason mail-in applications stall, typing the form and reviewing it before printing is worth the extra minute.
What is Form PPTC 084 used for
The form gives the Passport Program written authority to charge passport fees to a credit card for an application that arrives by mail, where paying at a counter is not possible.
- Mail-in applications from within Canada
- Mail-in applications from the United States
- Payment of the application fees and any additional services requested
How to fill out Form PPTC 084
Have the card in front of you and copy the details exactly.
- Applicant name, matching the application the payment covers
- Card type, card number, and expiry date
- Cardholder name as it appears on the card
- Amount authorized, based on the services you are requesting; check the current fee on the official website
- Cardholder signature, signed by hand after printing
How to submit it
Place the signed authorization in the same envelope as the application it pays for and mail the package to the address in the application instructions. The card is charged when the application is processed.
Make sure the card will still be valid when processing happens and that the credit limit covers the full amount, since a declined charge delays the application.
Frequently asked questions
No. Counters at passport service locations take payment directly. The authorization form exists for applications sent by mail.
The cardholder completes and signs the authorization. It does not have to be the applicant's own card as long as the cardholder signs; follow the instructions on the form.
The total for the passport type, validity period, and any extra services you request. Amounts change over time, so check the current fee on the official website before writing the figure.
The form is the Passport Program's standard mail-in payment method. Use a trackable mail service, and never email the completed form or share it with anyone other than the Passport Program.
When the Passport Program processes the application. Ensure the card remains valid through the posted processing times.
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