What notarial services does the Tanzania High Commission in Ottawa provide?

The Tanzania High Commission provides document authentication and legalisation, certified true copies, power of attorney, affidavits, statutory declarations, birth and marriage registration for Tanzanians abroad, and attestation of signatures.

How much do notarial services cost at the Tanzania High Commission in Canada?

Fees vary by service: document authentication costs approximately CAD $30-50 per document, power of attorney costs approximately CAD $50-75, certified copies cost approximately CAD $20-30, and affidavits cost approximately CAD $30-50. Fees are subject to change.

Can I get Tanzanian documents authenticated by mail from Canada?

Some notarial services can be processed by mail. Send the original documents, a completed request form, payment by money order, and a prepaid return envelope to the Tanzania High Commission at 50 Range Rd, Ottawa ON K1N 8J4. However, certain services like affidavits and powers of attorney require your physical presence.

How do I legalise a Canadian document for use in Tanzania?

First have the document notarised by a Canadian notary public, then authenticated by Global Affairs Canada, and finally legalised by the Tanzania High Commission. This three-step process ensures the document is recognised by Tanzanian authorities.

Notarial Services in Canada

The Tanzania High Commission in Ottawa provides notarial and document legalisation services for Tanzanian citizens and individuals requiring documents to be authenticated for use in Tanzania.

Tanzania High Commission Ottawa

Address:
50 Range Rd, Ottawa ON K1N 8J4

Phone: (+1 613) 232-1509

Email: ottawa@nje.go.tz

Notarial Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Available Notarial Services

Document Authentication

Verification of Tanzanian documents for use in Canada

Document Legalisation

Legalising Canadian documents for use in Tanzania

Power of Attorney

Granting legal authority to representatives in Tanzania

Affidavits & Declarations

Sworn statements and statutory declarations

Certified True Copies

Official copies of original documents

Civil Registration

Birth, marriage, and death registration abroad

Notarial Fees

Service	Fee (CAD)	Processing Time
Document Authentication	$30 - $50 per document	1-3 business days
Document Legalisation	$40 - $60 per document	2-5 business days
Power of Attorney	$50 - $75	Same day (in person)
Affidavit / Statutory Declaration	$30 - $50	Same day (in person)
Certified True Copy	$20 - $30 per copy	Same day
Birth Registration	$40 - $60	5-10 business days
Marriage Registration	$50 - $75	5-10 business days
Attestation of Signature	$25 - $40	Same day

Fees are subject to change. Contact the High Commission to confirm current fees before your visit.

Document Legalisation Process

To legalise a Canadian document for use in Tanzania, follow this three-step process:

Notarisation

Have the document notarised by a licensed Canadian notary public or commissioner of oaths.

Authentication by Global Affairs Canada

Submit the notarised document to Global Affairs Canada for authentication. This confirms the notary's credentials.

Legalisation at the High Commission

Bring the authenticated document to the Tanzania High Commission for final legalisation. This step ensures the document is accepted by authorities in Tanzania.

Power of Attorney

Tanzanian citizens in Canada who need to authorise someone in Tanzania to act on their behalf (e.g., for property transactions, business matters, or legal proceedings) can execute a Power of Attorney at the High Commission.

Requirements:

Valid Tanzanian passport or national ID
Draft Power of Attorney document (can be prepared at the High Commission)
Full details of the person being appointed as attorney
Description of the powers being granted
Two witnesses (can be provided by the High Commission if needed)
You must appear in person for identity verification

Note: A Power of Attorney executed at the High Commission is valid in Tanzania without additional legalisation. It is recommended to have the document prepared in both English and Swahili if it will be used in Tanzanian courts.

Civil Registration Services

Birth Registration

Tanzanian citizens who give birth in Canada can register the birth with the High Commission to obtain a Tanzanian birth certificate. Required documents include:

Canadian birth certificate of the child
Parents' Tanzanian passports
Parents' marriage certificate (if applicable)
Completed birth registration form

Marriage Registration

Tanzanian citizens who marry in Canada can register their marriage with the High Commission. Required documents include:

Canadian marriage certificate (certified copy)
Both spouses' passports
Two passport-sized photos of each spouse
Completed marriage registration form

Canada Services

Processing Times

Authentication1-3 days
Legalisation2-5 days
Power of AttorneySame day
Civil Registration5-10 days

Need Help?

Contact the High Commission for notarial enquiries.

Phone: (+1 613) 232-1509

Email: ottawa@nje.go.tz