Consulate General of Canada in Chicago, United States

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Due to ongoing concerns related to the spread of COVID-19, preventative measures have been enacted throughout our global network of offices. Consular services remain available to Canadians. Many Government of Canada offices are encouraging clients to limit in-person visits. Canadians in need of assistance should contact the Government of Canada office nearest them by phone or e-mail before visiting in person. You can also contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre.

For information on COVID-19, please visit the Government of Canada's official outbreak page and check our Travel Advice and Advisories. Make sure to register with the Registration of Canadians Abroad to get the latest updates at your destination.

Our representative
John Cruickshank
Consul General of Canada in Chicago, United States

Address

Two Prudential Plaza, 180 North Stetson Avenue, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., 60601

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Hours of operation
Service fees
Information for Canadians in the US

Date	Closed for
2020-01-01	New Year’s Day
2020-04-10	Good Friday
2020-05-25	Memorial Day
2020-07-01	Canada Day
2020-07-03	Independence Day
2020-09-07	Labour Day
2020-10-12	Columbus Day (U.S.) Thanksgiving Day (Canada)
2020-11-26	Day after Thanksgiving (U.S.)
2020-11-26	Thanksgiving (U.S.)
2020-12-24	Christmas Eve
2020-12-25	Christmas

Consular Services

Day	Hours
Monday	09:00 - 11:30 (Appointment) 14:00 - 16:00 (Appointment)
Tuesday	09:00 - 11:30 (Appointment) 14:00 - 16:00 (Appointment)
Wednesday	09:00 - 11:30 (Appointment) 14:00 - 16:00 (Appointment)
Thursday	09:00 - 11:30 (Appointment) 14:00 - 16:00 (Appointment)
Friday	09:00 - 11:30 (Appointment) 14:00 - 16:00 (Appointment)
Note: This location provides notary services.

Office

Day	Hours
Monday	09:00 - 12:30 (Walk-in) 13:00 - 16:00 (Walk-in)
Tuesday	09:00 - 12:30 (Walk-in) 13:00 - 16:00 (Walk-in)
Wednesday	09:00 - 12:30 (Walk-in) 13:00 - 16:00 (Walk-in)
Thursday	09:00 - 12:30 (Walk-in) 13:00 - 16:00 (Walk-in)
Friday	09:00 - 12:30 (Walk-in) 13:00 - 16:00 (Walk-in)

Notarial Services

Details	Fees (CAD)	Fees (USD)
Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document.	50.00 (CAD)	40.00 (USD)
Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document.	50.00 (CAD)	40.00 (USD)
Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy.	20.00 (CAD)	15.00 (USD)
Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. The fee shown is a minimum, per document.	30.00 (CAD)	25.00 (USD)
Making a copy of a document (photocopy). The fee shown is per document.	3.00 (CAD)	2.00 (USD)
Providing a Passport Canada CTC. The fee shown is per set of three copies.	45.00 (CAD)	35.00 (USD)

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

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.

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.

Visa and immigration services

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

Refer to Elections Canada: Registration and Voting Processes for Canadians Who Live Abroad.