Attestation

Why we need attestation, what is the role for attestation? If you or you're friends or family live abroad and want to sell property or provide authorization to somebody to fullfiil the needs for the court proceedings then you need the attestation.

Rahul Sharma

10/11/20241 min read

Currently Consulate general of India, Canada is not doing any further attestation for the Apostille documents. They are only doing for the Indian Passport holders in Canada.

What are the document required for Attestation at BLS Internationals:

  1. Notarized Power of attorney (POA) / Affidavit (Notary can be done by any Canadian Lawyer)

  2. Indian Passport, Incase of Refugee CBSA stamp is required on Indian passport.

  3. Status in Canada, If the status is expired then attach the extension letter. As on applied status you are eligible to attest the document.

  4. Address Proof in Canada (Phone bill, bank statement and cheques are not acceptable)

How many photo copies required?

  1. POA 2 copies (Excluding the Original)

  2. Indian Passport 3 copies

  3. Status 3 copies

  4. Address proof 3 copies

Attached the confirmation from the Indian Consulate, Toronto regarding the non-requirement of attestation of Apostilled Canadian documents