Legalization - Commercial/Medical/Personal or ... - Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Canada 駐加拿大台北經濟文化代表處

【General Information】

Please contact the closest division based on the consular district you are located in:
- TECO in Vancouver
  - Web: https://www.roc-taiwan.org/cayvr/index.html
  - Phone: 1-604-689-4111
- TECO in Toronto
  - Web: https://www.roc-taiwan.org/cayyz/index.html
  - Phone: 1-416-369-9030
- TECO in Montreal
  - Web: https://www.roc-taiwan.org/cayul/index.html
  - Phone: 1-514-282-8008
TECO in Canada (Ottawa) Office Hours:
9:00AM - 12:00PM, 1:30PM - 4:00PM, from Monday to Friday
The office is closed on statutory holidays.
TECO in Canada (Ottawa) Address and contact information:
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Canada, Consular Division
45 O’Connor Street, Suite 1960
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1A4
TECO in Canada (Ottawa) Contact Information:
- Tel: (613) 231- 5080
- Email: canserv@mofa.gov.tw
Payment:
Payment is only accepted by Cash (Please prepare the full amount of fees, no change will be given for mailing and in person application.), Money Order, Bank Draft or Certified cheque (payable to “Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Canada” or " Taipei Eco. & Cul. Office in Canada"). Personal cheque is not accepted.

NOTE:

When you purchase a Bank draft or Bank Cheque, please make sure the cheque contains the Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) code.
The instructions are only for reference. Please refer to pertinent units for the latest information.

【Required Documents】

【Federal or Provincial Authorities for Authentication】

Notary Public (Ontario) - A business card including licensing and contact information of the notary public has to be provided to us upon submission of application

Global Affairs Canada
－Website: https://www.international.gc.ca/global-affairs-affaires-mondiales/home-accueil.aspx?lang=eng
－Authentication of documents: https://www.international.gc.ca/gac-amc/about-a_propos/services/authentication-authentification/step-etape-1.aspx?lang=eng

	Required Documents
1	Application form for authentication	A completed application form for document authentication filled and signed by the applicant.
2	Valid original passport and one photocopy of the applicant	The original passport will be returned to the applicant after the process. If original passport cannot be provided, a verified true copy of passport must be obtained from a passport office or Service Canada (for Canadian passports), or the government authorities of the issuing country (e.g., embassy, commissioner for passports issued by countries other than Canada and Taiwan). If you are outside Canada, a copy of your passport must be authenticated by the Embassy or Consulate of the issuing country AND subsequently by the TECO Office in that consular district. －Canadian passport holders in Taiwan: A true copy of your passport can be obtained through Canadian Trade Office in Taipei AND subsequently authenticated by the Bureau of Consular Affairs of Taiwan.
3	Original documents and one photocopy	Ontario －Documents must be verified by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). －If the documents are not issued by Federal or Provincial authorities, they may need to be verified by the Federal or Provincial authorities pertinent to the documents before sending them to GAC. Please contact GAC for detailed information about the procedure. If there is more than one page in the documents, it is required to have the signature or the seal of the notary public on every single page. If the documents are not properly verified, the application will be rejected.
4	PRE-PAID Return Envelope & Receipt	In Canada: - A PRE-PAID return envelope Xpresspost from Canada Post with Receipt Outside Canada: - A PRE-PAID shipping label from carrier company(eg., FedEx, UPS, DHL) with Receipt For detailed information please refer to "Postage Fee" post. We are not responsible for delayed, lost, or stolen mails. If you would like to apply by mail, a PRE-PAID self-addressed return Xpresspost envelope /Courier shipping label is required.
5	Fees	Please refer to Application Fees. Legalization/visa application fees are non-refundable once accepted, regardless of approval, rejection, or withdrawal of the application.

【Requirement for application by an agent】

A notarized (by Notary Public) Power of Attorney or Letter of Authorization indicates that the agent is duly authorized by the applicant to submit the application to this office;
The valid passport or photo ID including name and date of birth of the agent as the proof of his or her identity. If the original passport cannot be provided, a verified true copy of the passport must be obtained from a passport office, Service Canada (for Canadian passports), or the government authorities of the respective country (e.g., embassy, commissioner of countries other than Canada and Taiwan).

【Forms】

Application form for authentication

Legalization - Commercial/Medical/Personal or Other Documents

【General Information】

【Required Documents】

【Forms】