Government of Canada services and information in Bucharest, Romania

Refer to International adoption.

Refer to Children born outside of Canada.

If your child is born outside of Canada, you do not need to register the birth in Canada.

The birth of every child in Romania, legitimate or natural, must be registered with the local authorities. Registration must occur within maximum 30 days following the birth.

Information, for guidance purposes, can be found on the Directorate for Persons Record and Civil Status Documents Sector 1, Bucharest (only in Romanian).

Applying for a Canadian citizenship certificate from outside Canada and the United States

If you are required to submit a paper application, please mail it to the following address:

Mailing address:
Embassy of Canada/Ambassade du Canada
1-3 Tuberozelor Str., sector 1
011411 Bucharest , Romania

If you prefer to drop-off your application in person, you are invited to leave your application in the Consular Services drop-box located with the guards at the gate Monday to Thursday from 8:00 to 16:30, and from 08:00 to 13:30 on Fridays, except statutory holidays.

Refer to Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Criminal record checks.

Fingerprints in Romania

If you are a Canadian citizen, please contact the Romanian Police in order to find out how to get your fingerprints taken.

Authentication of criminal record checks (police clearance) or fingerprint certificates

The institution asking for your criminal record check or fingerprint certificate may also request that it be authenticated. Please send by email at bucstconsular@international.gc.ca a copy of the documents and we will confirm if we can provide the service.

All criminal record checks, fingerprint certificates and documents originating from any local or provincial police station in Canada must first be notarized by a Canadian notary or a Commissioner of Oaths prior to authentication.

The Apostille Convention came into effect in Canada on January 11, 2024. The authentication procedure has been replaced by the Apostille, making it easier to recognize Canadian documents abroad. See Changes to authentication services in Canada to see if your Canadian criminal record check can get an Apostille.

Refer to Death outside Canada.

In Romania, registration of death is obligatory and must be done within 24 hours at the in the city or town where the death occurred. A death certificate is normally issued within 72 hours, except in case of violent or suspicious death.

In the case of a violent death (e.g. accident, suicide), the Prosecutor or the criminal police officer, assisted by a coroner, must file a report specifying:

• the condition of the body
• the related circumstances surrounding the death
• the deceased's personal information (name, place and date of birth, profession and residence)

The Prosecutor will provide the information contained in the report to the Directorate for Persons Record and Civil Status Documents where the person died, in order to file a death certificate.

An autopsy is normally performed, including when the death occurs in a hospital.

Refer to Marriage outside Canada.

Marriages are never celebrated at the Embassy. The Embassy of Canada to Romania does not assist with marriage arrangements.

Religious marriages in Romania cannot be performed until after the civil ceremony.

Contact the local Municipality where the marriage will be performed for further instructions.

Romanian law requires Canadian citizens to present a "Certificat de Coutume" (Certificate of Non-Impediment to Marriage) that certifies their capacity to marry. The Government of Canada does not issue "Certificats de coutume". However, to assist Canadians to meet the local requirements, the Embassy of Canada issues an affidavit (PDF) containing the relevant information.

Please contact us by email at bucstconsular@international.gc.ca to book an appointment and bring:

• the completed affidavit
• original or certified true copy of own valid Canadian passport
• original or certified copy of the fiancé(e)’s valid passport or local identity card

If you and your fiancé(e) are both Canadian citizens, you will each need to swear an affidavit. Non-refundable fees will apply for each of you. See fees under Notarial services.

Our service standard is 3 business days from the time we receive a complete affidavit.

Marriages that are legally performed in a foreign country are usually valid in Canada, and you do not need to register them in Canada. If you have questions about the validity of your foreign marriage, contact the Vital Statistics Office of your province or territory.

Canadian consular officials abroad have authority to perform a variety of notarial services. These services are offered, however, only when no local service providers exist and by appointment only. Please contact us by email at bucstconsular@international.gc.ca to book an appointment.

A list of local lawyers and notaries are available at Ask Travel or by contacting the Embassy of Canada to Romania by email at bucstconsular@international.gc.ca. Notaries across Romania can be found at The National Union of Notaries Public from Romania.

Notarial services are primarily for the benefit of Canadian citizens; in limited cases they may also be provided to non-Canadian citizens if the documents are Canadian or intended for use in Canada.

Consular officers are not notaries, nor are they commissioners of oaths, lawyers, etc. Refer to Notarial services for more information.

Notarial services provided (fees may apply):

Certification of true copies

A certified copy confirms that the copy matches the original but does not validate the content. A non-validation stamp will be applied. Some of the documents where certified true copies can be issued include:

• Canadian passports
• proof of Canadian citizenship documents
• birth or marriage certificates
• diplomas, transcripts
• police records

To certify a copy, the original document must be:

• in English or French or accompanied by an official translation
• intended for use in Canada or by a Canadian citizen
• recognizable in format by the consular officer

Witnessing signatures

Signatures can be witnessed at the Embassy on documents such as:

• Affidavits confirming no legal impediment to marriage for Canadians intending to marry in Romania, Bulgaria, or the Republic of Moldova
• Consent letter for children travelling outside Canada
  

Signature witnessing must be done in person at the Embassy, as the individual must sign the document in front of a consular officer.

Apostille (previously authentication or legalization services)

The Apostille Convention came into effect in Canada on January 11, 2024. The authentication procedure has been replaced by the Apostille, making it easier to recognize Canadian documents abroad. See Changes to authentication services in Canada to see if your Canadian document can get an Apostille.

If your document can be apostilled by the Embassy, send a clear, scanned copy of your complete document, including the signature, to bucstconsular@international.gc.ca. We will review the document and provide you with instructions to request this service.

Request a notarial service

To request a service, email bucstconsular@international.gc.ca with:

• A scanned copy of the document(s) requiring notarization.
• A brief explanation of your request.

The consular team will review your submission and inform you whether the service can be provided.

If your request falls outside the services listed above, the Embassy will not be able to assist. However, you will be provided a list of alternative service providers.

Processing times

Processing may take up to 3 business days. It may take longer if additional verification is needed.

Do not make travel plans until you receive your documents.

Refer to Canadian passports and travel documents.

You can pay online for all your passport services before completing your passport application.

Passport applications must be send by mail to the Embassy in Bucharest. It is also possible to drop off your complete application in a sealed envelope addressed to the Consular Section at the security entrance of the Embassy.

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