The renewal or replacement card for a child dependent only lasts 5 years before it expires. With OneFeather you can apply for as many dependents that are in your custody as long as they fit our current requirements of what we can support for status card applications.
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Current requirements
- Child dependents between the ages of 4-15
- Dependent adults 16+ (A dependent adult is defined as a person 16+ who may have a mental/physical limitation and depends on assistance to carry out regular activities, obtain services, as well as access and protect their rights.)
- Both guardian and dependent must have their own individual status numbers
- Dependent has no legal name change since birth
- Guardian's last name has not changed and matches their photo ID
If your dependent meets the current requirements you can start their status card application. If your dependent does not you can join our waitlist.
Children living at home older than 16
If you have a child 16 years of age or older living at home, they are considered an adult by Indigenous Services Canada and can apply using the Adult SCIS application via their own OneFeather account.
Getting started
How to start a dependent application
- Log into your OneFeather Account, you do not need a separate account for dependent applications
- Click Apply Now in the Status Card section in the admin
- Scroll down to Applications for Your Dependents
- Click the Apply for Dependent button
- Answer the questionnaire by checking the option that fits your dependent
- If eligible once completed, click continue
- If you are not eligible once completed, you may join our waitlist
You are now ready to add your dependent's personal information.
How to start another dependent application
- Click Apply Now in the Status Card section in the admin
- Scroll down to Applications for Your Dependents
- Click the Apply for Another Dependent button
- Answer the questionnaire by checking the option that fits your dependent
- If eligible once completed, click continue
- If you are not eligible once completed, you may join our waitlist