Canadian representation in the United States
Canadian Consulate General in Detroit
Contact details, appointment hours, consular assistance and notarial services at the Consulate General of Canada in Detroit, United States.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate General in Detroit
The Consulate General of Canada is located in the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit, Michigan.
Detroit, Michigan 48243-1798
United States
Appointments: General enquiries and consular services are appointment-based. Consular service hours differ from the general office schedule.
Location
Where is the Canadian Consulate General in Detroit?
The Consulate General is located at 600 Renaissance Center, Suite 1100, in downtown Detroit.
About the consulate general
About the Consulate General of Canada in Detroit
The Consulate General of Canada in Detroit is an official Government of Canada mission serving Canadians in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and most of Indiana.
The office provides consular assistance to Canadians visiting or living in its regional consular district and also supports Canada–United States economic and regional relations.
Canada’s principal diplomatic mission in the United States is the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Consulate General in Detroit
The Detroit office provides consular assistance and selected document services to Canadians in its consular district.
Consular assistance
Canadians can contact the Consulate General for assistance during emergencies and other consular situations in its regional district.
General enquiries
The office provides general information and guidance relating to Canadian consular matters.
Notarial services
Selected notarial services are available by appointment, including certified true copies and certain authentication services.
Urgent passport assistance
The office does not provide regular passport services. Canadians requiring urgent passport assistance should contact Canadian Citizen Services.
Citizenship information
Government of Canada offices in the United States do not provide citizenship application services.
Visa and immigration
Visa and immigration services in the United States are offered through the designated Canadian offices in Los Angeles and New York and through current Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada procedures.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Consulate General in Detroit
General enquiries
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., by appointment.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
Consular services
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., by appointment.
Monday to Friday: 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., by appointment.
Emergency assistance: Office hours may change during a large-scale emergency. Emergency Canadian consular assistance remains available 24 hours a day.
Passport services
Canadian passport services in the United States
Government of Canada offices in the United States, including the Consulate General in Detroit, do not provide regular passport services.
Regular passport applications
Canadian passport applications from the United States must normally be sent to Canada by mail according to the current Government of Canada passport procedures.
Urgent passport assistance
If you need a passport urgently, contact Canadian Citizen Services at 1-844-880-6519 for instructions. Additional fees apply for urgent services.
Citizenship services
Canadian citizenship services in the United States
Government of Canada offices in the United States do not provide citizenship application services.
Apply online or by mail
Use the current Government of Canada citizenship procedures to apply online where eligible or send the required application directly to Canada by mail.
Notarial services
Notarial services in Detroit
The Consulate General provides selected notarial services by appointment.
Certified true copies
The office can certify eligible documents as true copies of the originals and can provide eligible certified true copies for Passport Canada purposes.
Authentication of signatures
The office can authenticate eligible signatures of Canadian authorities or notaries where current requirements are met.
Marriage documents
The Consulate General can issue an eligible Statement in lieu of a Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad.
Document requirements
Documents must be in English or French or accompanied by an official translation into English or French.
Appointment required: Complete all documents before booking an appointment and sign documents in front of the consular officer when required.
Consular district
Areas served by the Canadian Consulate General in Detroit
Michigan and Ohio
The Detroit Consulate General provides Canadian consular coverage for Michigan and Ohio.
Kentucky
Kentucky is included in the Detroit consular district.
Most of Indiana
The office serves Indiana except Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton and Porter counties, which are covered by the Consulate General in Chicago.
Before you visit
Preparing to visit the Canadian Consulate General in Detroit
Book an appointment
General enquiries, consular and notarial services are appointment-based. Confirm the correct service time before travelling to the office.
Do not bring routine passport applications
Regular passport applications are not accepted at Canadian government offices in the United States and must normally be sent to Canada by mail.
Prepare notarial documents
Bring completed original documents and any required official translations. Confirm that the service you require is available before your appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate General in Detroit FAQ
Is there a Canadian consulate in Detroit?
Yes. Canada maintains a Consulate General at 600 Renaissance Center, Suite 1100, in Detroit, Michigan.
Is the Canadian office in Detroit a Consulate General?
Yes. Its official designation is the Consulate General of Canada in Detroit, United States.
What is the telephone number?
The published telephone number is 1-844-880-6519.
What is the email address?
The published Canadian Citizen Services email address is ccs.scc@international.gc.ca.
When is the Canadian Consulate General in Detroit open?
General enquiries are available by appointment Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Consular services are available from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Detroit?
No. Government of Canada offices in the United States do not provide regular passport services. Applications must normally be sent to Canada by mail.
What if I need a Canadian passport urgently?
Contact Canadian Citizen Services at 1-844-880-6519 for instructions about urgent passport assistance.
Can I submit a Canadian citizenship application in Detroit?
No. Government of Canada offices in the United States do not provide citizenship application services. Apply online where eligible or send the application directly to Canada by mail.
Does the Detroit Consulate General provide notarial services?
Yes. Selected services are available by appointment, including certified true copies, authentication of certain signatures and eligible marriage-related documents.
Which areas are covered by the Detroit Consulate General?
The Detroit consular district includes Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana except Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton and Porter counties.