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 Canadian citizenship website for more information regarding these services.
Notarial services
For instructions on obtaining a letter of no objection to the waiver of the two-year foreign residence requirement for J-1 visas, please contact the Embassy.
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 Global Affairs Canada 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
Coins are not accepted.
| 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 |
| Authenticating the signature and seal of a foreign authority. 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Canadian passports 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 Studying abroad and EduCanada.
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 application support center (ASC). Book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo) at an ASC.
- Submit permanent residence applications and documents to a visa office.
- Submit applications to overcome criminal inadmissibility to a visa office.
Voting abroad
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