Government of Canada services and information in Washington, D.C., United States
Services and information provided to Canadians by the Embassy of Canada to the United States, in Washington, D.C.
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 Embassy of Canada provides limited notarial services. Please note that notarial services are provided only when the service is not available from a local third-party service provider such as a notary public. Requests are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Fees apply.
- J-1 Waiver No Objection Letter
- Apostille/Authentication
- Witness Signature
- Certified Copies
- Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-Impediment to Marriage Abroad
For more information regarding notarial services, please contact the Canadian Citizen Services Contact Centre for Canadians in the U.S. at 1-844-880-6519 or at ccs.scc@international.gc.ca.
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 |
| Attesting any document bearing a signature (affidavit, declaration, affirmation, etc.). 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 |
| Transfer of private or public funds from Canada or elsewhere to the mission. The fee shown is per transfer. | 75.00 | 60.00 |
| Preparing a certificate, affidavit, declaration or other document (less than 200 words). The fee shown is per document. | 30.00 | 25.00 |
| Preparing a certificate, affidavit, declaration or other document (200-499 words). The fee shown is per document. | 60.00 | 45.00 |
| Preparing a certificate, affidavit, declaration or other document (500-999). The fee shown is per document. | 80.00 | 65.00 |
| Providing a Passport Canada CTC. The fee shown is per set of three copies. | 45.00 | 35.00 |
| J-1 waiver | 50.00 | 40.00 |
| Authenticating signatures of Canadian authorities or notaries | 50.00 | 40.00 |
| Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. The fee shown is a minimum, per document. | 80.00 | 65.00 |
| Courier services for voting ballots during federal general elections or by-elections | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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
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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
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