Government of Canada services and information in Chicago, United States
Services and information provided to Canadians by the Consulate General of Canada to the United States, in Chicago
On this page
- Citizenship services
- Notarial services
- Passport services
- Studying abroad
- Visa and immigration services
- Voting abroad
Citizenship services
Government of Canada offices in the United States do not provide citizenship services. You must send your applications to Canada by mail. Please visit the website for more information regarding these services.
Notarial services
The office provides the following notarial services, by appointment only, to Canadian citizens and, in limited cases, to non-Canadian citizens if the documents are intended for use in Canada. Note: Documents must be in English or French, or accompanied by an official translation in English or French.
Authentication/Attestation (certify the document signature, the position of an official and the seal are genuine):
- Documents issued in Canada must be authenticated by 抖淫视频 in Ottawa before the office will certify the documents (fees apply).
- Witness a signature on a Statement in lieu of certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad form (fees apply).
- Clients requiring information about authenticating documents while outside of Canada, refer to Authentication of documents.
Certified copy (certify the document is a true copy of the original):
- Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
- Government-issued identification requiring a certified true copy (fees apply).
Witness a signature (consular officer witnesses a signature):
- Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
- Government-issued identification requiring a witnessed signature (fees apply).
Note: Complete all documents before booking an appointment. Sign all documents in front of the consular officer.
Payment method
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 40.00 |
| Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 40.00 |
| Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 | 15.00 |
| Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. The fee shown is a minimum, per document. | 30.00 | 25.00 |
| Making a copy of a document (photocopy). The fee shown is per document. | 3.00 | 2.00 |
| Providing a Passport Canada CTC. The fee shown is per set of three copies. | 45.00 | 35.00 |
Passport services
Government of Canada offices in the United States do not provide regular passport services. You must send your applications to Canada by mail. Please visit the website for more information regarding these services.
If you need a passport urgently contact the Canadian Citizen Services Contact Centre for Canadians in the U.S. at 844-880-6519. Please be advised that additional fees apply for urgent services.
Studying abroad
Refer to and .
Visa and immigration services
Visa and immigration services are offered at our Los Angeles and New York offices.
- Submit visa applications and study and work permits to an . Book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo) at an ASC.
- Submit permanent residence applications and documents to a .
- Submit to a .
Voting abroad
Refer to .
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