Do I qualify?
To get a gas card, you need to be a:
- First Nations individual who has a Certificate of Indian Status card (status card) issued by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (previously Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada), or
- First Nations band.
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada issues a Temporary Confirmation of Registration Document to newly registered individuals. This document may be used as proof of your registration, until you receive a status card.
* Gas cards are renewed every five years.
How do I get a gas card?
To get a gas card, you need to include a copy of your status card with your completed application form:
Download the Application for Certificate of Exemption for First Nations Individuals
You can also mail or fax a written request to the Ministry of Finance, following these instructions:
- Make a clear photocopy of the front and back of your status card or your Temporary Confirmation of Registration Document.
- Print your name, full mailing address and telephone number on the photocopy.
- Give a reason why you are applying for a gas card. For example:
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- first time applying,
- card was damaged,
- card was lost, or
- your name was changed on the band list.
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- Sign your name at the bottom of the photocopy.
To get a gas card for a First Nations band, include:
- Band name
- List of eligible First Nations drivers
- List of band-owned vehicles, including makes, models and license plate numbers
Mail your request and required information to:
Ministry of Finance
Client Services Branch
33 King Street West
PO Box 625
Oshawa ON L1H 8E9
Or fax to 905 433-5680