Document Attestation at theHigh Commission of India

Before your Canadian documents will be officially recognized in India, they will need to go through a specific process known as attestation. The term attestation is used by some foreign countries to describe a process that verifies the signatures and authenticity of documents. In Canada, this process is also called document authentication and legalization.

To attest documents with the High Commission of India, you will first need to have the documents authenticated with Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa. Once your documents have been authenticated, they can be submitted to the High Commission of India, along with required supporting documents. In addition to the original authenticated documents, the High Commission of India requires that you also submit an application form, a photocopy of your passport, and a photocopy of the authenticated documents. Some documents will require additional supporting documents as well.

Please note that the High Commission of India only accepts documents that originate from the National Capital Region and Montreal. Additionally, the applicant must also reside in the National Capital Region or Montreal. Otherwise, the documents will fall under the jurisdiction of one of the Consulates General of India located in Canada.

If you are unsure how to proceed, or you cannot wait many weeks for the process to be done by mail, feel free to contact us for assistance. We will work with you to ensure your documents are prepared correctly, and then manage all aspects of the attestation process for you. Phone us toll-free at 1-888-433-1011 or send us an online enquiry.

Yes, we can certainly attest your documents at the High Commission of India. We specialize in managing all aspects of the document attestation process for our clients, processing many thousands of documents through the attestation process every year. Note that in Canada the attestation process is technically called document authentication and legalization.

The first step is to contact our friendly staff. We’ll discuss your document processing needs, answer your questions and clearly explain your options. Because the High Commission of India only accepts documents that originate from Ottawa/Gatineau and Montreal, it is critical to determine where your documents need to be attested. Documents that originate outside of these areas will need to be attested at one of the Consulates General of India located in Canada.

Once we determine where your documents need to be attested, we work with you to ensure your documents are prepared correctly. You send your documents to our Ottawa office and we then handle all aspects of the attestation process on your behalf, rapidly returning your processed documents. Phone us toll-free at 1-888-433-1011, or send us an online enquiry and we’ll get right back to you!

The High Commission of India typically provides 1 day service (by appointment only) to attest documents, assuming that the documents have been prepared correctly.  However, if necessary supporting documents have not been submitted, the attestation of your documents will be refused.

Before the documents are submitted to the High Commission of India, you will need to have them authenticated by Global Affairs Canada. The processing time for authentication at Global Affairs Canada is up to 15 business days.

We can assist you with all stages of the attestation (authentication and legalization) process,  ensuring your documents are processed rapidly and accurately. Our experts specialize in getting your documents rapidly through the attestation process, avoiding the common mistakes and pitfalls that can greatly extend the cost and time of processing. Contact us today to discuss the attestation of your documents!

The pricing for the attestation of your documents at the High Commission of India will vary depending on the type and number of documents you have. We encourage you to contact us, so we can discuss your specific situation and determine the costs involved with the attestation of your documents for India. When you contact our expert staff we’ll review your document attestation needs, explain your options, and answer your questions – no obligation and no pressure. We’ll also give you a detailed quote so you can see exactly what steps and costs are involved. Phone us toll-free at 1-888-433-1011or send us a quick online enquiry.

The diplomatic missions of India in Canada function on a strict jurisdictional basis. This means that each diplomatic mission is responsible for legalizing documents from certain regions of Canada. This includes the origins of the document and the permanent address of the applicant.

There are three diplomatic missions of India in Canada:

1. The High Commission of India in Ottawa (click here for our web page)
2. The Consulate General of India in Toronto
3. The Consulate General of India in Vancouver

The High Commission of India in Ottawa covers the Ottawa/Gatineau region and Montreal. The Consulate General of India in Toronto covers the rest of Ontario, the rest of Quebec, Manitoba, and all East Coast provinces. The Consulate General of India in Vancouver covers Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, the Northwest Territories, and Yukon.

Aside from the need to submit documents to the correct location, the rest of the attestation process remains similar between these diplomatic missions. If you have further questions or regarding the attestation of documents for use in India, feel free to contact us. Call us toll free at 1-888-433-1011 or send us an online request and we’ll get right back to you.