Find out what documents you need to get your UTORid and/or TCard.
Your document requirements depend on:
Return to Get your UTORid & TCard.
The required legal and/or identity documentation will vary depending on your role at the University of Toronto.
If you are new to U of T, choose FIRST UTORid/TCard.
Choose REPLACEMENT if:
For students at U of T Schools, the School of Continuing Studies, or pursuing post-graduate, postdoctoral or professional studies.
For staff connected to U of T through related organizations, including the Faculty Club, federated colleges, continuing or postdoctoral studies, seminaries or labs.
As a staff with a U of T connection, you will need to present ONE of the following original and unexpired government issued identification documents to validate your identity, in order to receive your new or replacement TCard.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
As an instructor with a U of T connection, you will need to present ONE of the following original and unexpired government issued identification documents to validate your identity, in order to receive your new or replacement TCard.
University of Toronto Alumni can arrange alumni access to U of T library resources. Learn more on the U of T Libraries Alumni page.
As a Postdoctoral Fellow, you will need to present ONE of the following original and unexpired government issued identification documents to validate your identity, in order to receive your new or replacement TCard.
As a long-term guest who falls into one of the categories below and does not appear in the University of Toronto Human Resources Information System (HRIS), the department you are working for should apply for a Long-Term Guest UTORid.
Short-term visitors are not eligible for a TCard.
Short-term guests who require a UTORid for a period of 5 days or less can be sponsored by a University of Toronto staff or faculty member for a Short-Term Guest UTORid.
As a School of Continuing Studies student, you will need to present ONE of the following original and unexpired government issued identification documents to validate your identity, in order to receive your new or replacement TCard.
REMINDER: Visit the Get your UTORi & TCard page for instructions on how to get your UTORid and TCard for SCS students. TCards are not available prior to the start of your course.
As a student with a U of T connection, you will need to present ONE of the following original and unexpired government issued identification documents to validate your identity, in order to receive your new or replacement TCard.
As a Post Graduate Medical Education (PGME) clinical fellow who requires physical access to a U of T library, bring ONE of the following original and unexpired documents to pick up your TCard :
AS WELL AS proof of registration.
To activate your UTORid, you will require a Secret Activation Key (SAK). This can be found at the top of your POWER registration record.
As a U of T faculty, librarian or staff, you will need to present ONE of the following original and unexpired government issued identification documents to validate your identity, in order to receive your new or replacement TCard.
U of T is a BIG place with many people and many roles. Review the list of roles below, then use the Document Matching Tool above to select your role. If you’re still unsure of your role, contact tcard.services@utoronto.ca for support.
Your status as a student is your PRIMARY role as it relates to your TCard. The documentation you need to bring to pick up your TCard depends on whether you are a NEW OR RETURNING student.
As your appearance has notably changed, you will need to present ONE of the following documents to pick up your TCard. NOTE: A change of hair colour, haircut or facial hair is not considered a notable change that requires an updated TCard photo.
Since your name has changed, you will need to present ONE of the original and unexpired following documents to pick up your TCard:
The required legal and/or identity documentation will vary depending on whether you have been registered at U of T within the last 2 years OR you are returning after taking a break for 2 or more years.
Since you are replacing your TCard within 2 years of receiving your previous TCard, you will need to present ONE of the following original and unexpired documents at your TCard appointment:
Since you are replacing your TCard and you are currently enrolled as an active student at U of T in the current academic session, you will need to present ONE of the following original and unexpired documents at your TCard appointment:
As a new undergraduate or graduate student, TCard Services will need to verify your legal status.
We can also accept a temporary Canadian Passport (white cover rather than blue).
That’s great! Submit your original and unexpired Canadian passport as your Identity and Legal Status document online.
That’s great! Submit your original and unexpired Canadian Birth Certificate or long form Canadian Birth Certificate as your Legal Status document online:
AS WELL AS, ONE of the following Government-Issued Photo ID cards:
REMINDERS:
We CANNOT accept a Notice of Birth Registration card. This is a small laminated card that says it is not a birth certificate on the card itself.
We CANNOT accept a Certificate of Live Birth. This is a long form, handwritten document that is not a Canadian Birth Certificate.
That’s great! Submit your original and unexpired Canadian Nexus as your Identity and Legal Status document online.
NOTE: Commemorative certificates are not proof of Canadian citizenship.
That’s great! Submit your original and unexpired Canadian Citizenship Card or Certificate as your Legal Status document online.
AS WELL AS one of the following Government-Issued Photo ID cards:
REMINDER: Commemorative certificates are not proof of Canadian citizenship.
NOTE: Band cards are not accepted forms of Indian Status/Canadian citizenship documents.
That’s great! Submit your original and unexpired Certificate of Indian Status Card (Issued by DIAND/INAC/AANDC) or New Secure Certificate of Indian Status Card (SCIS) as your Identity and Legal Status document online.
REMINDER: Band cards are not accepted forms of Indian Status/Canadian citizenship documents.
Whoops! You have run out of legal status document options for Canadians. Contact tcard.office@utoronto.ca for assistance.
Important Notes: Contact tcard.office@utoronto.ca if you do not have and/or are not able to obtain the required documentation to pick up your TCard.
As an Indigenous person, submit your original and unexpired Certificate of Indian Status Card (Issued by DIAND/INAC/AANDC) or New Secure Certificate of Indian Status Card (SCIS) as your identity and Legal Status document online:
If you are a Canadian citizen, there are additional documentation options available to you. Return to “My legal status is:” and select “Canadian citizen” to see more documentation options.
That’s great! Submit your original and unexpired Permanent Resident (PR) Card as your identity and Legal Status document online.
That’s great! Submit your original and unexpired Confirmation of Permanent Residence document as your Legal Status document online.
AS WELL AS, ONE of the following Government-Issued Photo ID:
That’s great! Submit your original and unexpired Record of Landing document as your Legal Status document online.
That’s great! Submit your original and unexpired Confirmation of Permanent Residence Letter document as your Legal Status document online.
Whoops! You have run out of legal status document options for Permanent Residence (PR). Contact tcard.office@utoronto.ca for assistance.
As an international student, to get your UTORid, you need to provide an original and unexpired passport.
While a Study Permit is not required to get your UTORid, it is required, along with an unexpired passport or Canadian Government photo ID to verify your legal status to pick up your TCard.
As an international student, you need to bring BOTH original and unexpired documents to receive your UTORID/TCard:
As an international student studying in Canada for 6 months or less, bring your original and unexpired PASSPORT to pick up your TCard.
As a Protected Person or Convention Refugee, bring ALL the following original and unexpired documents to pick up your TCard:
As a Diplomat, Dependent of Diplomats or Staff of Diplomats, bring ALL the following original and unexpired documents to pick up your TCard:
As a Member of Foreign Military Group, bring ALL the following original and unexpired documents to pick up your TCard:
As a dependent of a member of a foreign military group, bring ALL the following original and unexpired documents to pick up your TCard:
If you are unsure of your legal status, check ACORN. ACORN has a record of your legal status as you indicated at the time of your application under Profile & Settings > Other Personal Info.
Contact tcard.office@utoronto.ca if you need assistance.
If you are unsure about whether you qualify for or previously had a TCard, or you have other questions, contact tcard.office@utoronto.ca for assistance.