Step 1- Arrange the following documents:
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Indian Citizen
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Canadian Citizen
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- Duly filled in Miscellaneous application form (CLICK HERE) along with a photograph pasted on it (If there are joint POA applicants please CLICK HERE for Joint Misc Form)
- Notarised POA in original and copy
- Copy of passport/(s) (first and last page)
- Copy of valid PR card/Work/Study/Visitor permit
- Address proof- Please enclose any one of the following documents as proof of present address [Phone bills, Bank statements are not accepted as valid address proofs.]:
- Driving license
- Photo ID issued by the Provincial Government
- Utility bills (Gas, Electricity, Water or Landline Telephone Bill displaying applicant’s address / House Lease Agreement).
* Any Apostille POA document from the Indian passport holder is not required to be submitted at the BLS for onward attestation by the Consulate.
** Only the non-Apostille document from the Indian passport holder are required to be submitted after following the checklist as mentioned above at the BLS for onward attestation by the Consulate.
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India is a signatory to The Hague Apostille Convention, 1961 since 26 October 2004. Canada became a member of the Convention on 11 January 2024.
In accordance with the Convention, any Apostille Certificate (including e-Apostille) issued by a competent authority in Canada requires no further attestation/legalization by Consulate General of India, Toronto.
Relevant information in this regard can be seen at the following links:
Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi: https://www.mea.gov.in/Images/amb/apostille_circular_new.pdf
Global Affairs Canada, Ottawa:
https://www.international.gc.ca/gac-amc/about-a_propos/services/authentication-authentification/apostille-convention.aspx?lang=eng
Declaration of non-requirement of attestation/legalization of apostilled Canadian documents by Consulate General of India, Toronto, is given at the following link:
https://www.cgitoronto.gov.in/docs/1725641703_Document.jpg
The above may be downloaded and presented to concerned officials, if needed.
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Fee- Please see https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/attestation_services.php
The charges mentioned are for a single seal & signature of the Consulate. The final amount will depend upon the number of signatures/seals that the applicant requires.
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Step 2- Submission of application:
- For POA attestation, all applicants need to physically visit the BLS center in person for verification and submission of application. Please see https://www.blsindia-canada.com/ for more information.
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The following authorities are authorized to issue Apostilles for Canadian documents:
i. Global Affairs Canada (Ministry of Foreign Affairs Canada)
ii Ministry of Justice, Government of Alberta
iii. Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery, Government of Ontario
iv. Ministry of Justice and Attorney General, Government of Saskatchewan
v. Ministry of Attorney General, British Columbia
vi. Ministère de la Justice du Québec (Ministry of Justice), Quebec.
HOME VISITS:
In case the POA applicant/(s) are unable to come to the BLS centers due to medical reasons, an official of the Consulate can visit the person at residence. Should you wish to utilize this option the requirements are as follows:
1. A person on behalf of the applicant will need to bring in all the documents to the Consulate for a pre check. This is a walk-in service and you can come on a working day between 0900-1000 hrs.
2. Once documents are in order, an appointment on a suitable date and time will be granted wherein an officer will accompany the person to the residence for verification purposes.
3. Applicant will have to arrange for the conveyance of the officer from Consulate to your residence and vice versa (eg. taxi/cab).
4. The home visit service costs an additional CAD 139 payable by debit card or demand draft in favor of 'Consulate General of India, Toronto'
