What is a certified copy?
Certifying a copy of a document is an administrative act, through which it is confirmed that a copy is identical to an original document.
How can I certify a copy of a document at the Consulate General in Toronto?
If you wish to have a copy of a document certified, you need to submit, in person or by mail, the following documents:
- Original document or copy notarized by a Canadian Notary Public (The notarized copy option is only for applications sent by mail).
- Photocopy of the document to be certified. No photocopies will be done at the Consulate.
- A note with your contact information, including your name, mailing address, phone and email.
- Certified cheque or money order with the amount of the consular fee. Certified cheque or money order with the amount of the consular fee.
- Should you request the certified copy to be sent by mail, you will have to provide us with a prepaid PRIORITY COURIER or, preferably, XPRESS POST envelope from Canada Post.
The Consulate General will certify the copy of the document only when we have received the payment of the consular fee. As of February 6th, 2020, the consular fee is $4.60 CAD per copy to be certified.
How can I pay the Consular fee?
As of February 6th, 2020, the consular fee is $4.60 CAD per copy to be certified.
- If you come to the Consulate in person, in cash, with money order or guaranteed or certified cheque, in Canadian dollars, payable to the “Consulate General of Spain in Toronto”. Personal cheques will not be accepted.
- In case of mailing the documents: Guaranteed or certified cheques in Canadian dollars or money order, payable to the “Consulate General of Spain in Toronto”. Personal cheques will not be accepted.
How can I get my documents back?
In order to mail documents to you, you have to provide us with a mailing address. It cannot be a postal office box. You must provide a prepaid PRIORITY COURIER or, preferably, a XPRESS POST envelope from Canada Post.
In all circumstances, the Consulate General will not be responsible for any issues, delays or loss of documents sent by mail.
How can I contact the Department of Legalizations and Certifications?
You can send an email to
cog.toronto.leg@maec.es or call at (+1) 416-977-1661 EXT. 1. We will only answer with respect to information which cannot be found on the website.