Notarial Services
The Consulate may issue documents certifying that the applicant/s personally appeared and proved his/her/their identity/ies at the Consulate (for SSS, GSIS, Philippine government offices, etc.), or that the applicant/s renewed his/her/their Philippine passport/s at the Consulate (for immigration purposes).
For Certification regarding passport renewal, there is no need to secure an online appointment. HOWEVER, the application must be filed on the same day that the passport was submitted for renewal at the Consulate.
Requirements:
For Certification on Personal Appearance at the Consulate:
- Confirmed appointment
- Application Form
- Original Passport
- Two (2) government-issued IDs showing current address
- Two (2) photocopies of passport and government-issued IDs
- A self-addressed Canada Post registered mail or Xpresspost envelope (except for Expedite Processing).
For Certification regarding Passport Renewal:
- No need for confirmed appointment for Notarial services but must be filed on the same day of the passport renewal
- Application Form
- Cancelled Philippine passport;
- Original receipt of passport renewal issued by the Consulate;
- Two (2) photocopies of the cancelled Philippine passport and original receipt; and
Processing Time:
Regular Processing is between four (4) to five (5) working days excluding mail delivery-time. For the release of their consularized documents, clients must submit a self-addressed Canada Post registered mail or XpressPost envelope.
Expedited processing (same or next working day pick up) may be accommodated subject to the availability of resources and manpower. Documents submitted between 9AM to 12NN shall be released for pick-up by the applicant or his/her representative between 3PM – 4PM on the same day. Applications submitted between from 1PM onwards shall be available for pick up on the next working day.
The Consulate is NOT RESPONSIBLE for delays or loss of documents mailed, or for any other matters related to the contents of the documents submitted for consular notarization.