Canadian representation in the United States
Canadian Consulate General in Chicago
Contact details, appointment hours, consular assistance and notarial services at the Consulate General of Canada in Chicago, United States.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate General in Chicago
The Consulate General of Canada is located at Two Prudential Plaza in downtown Chicago.
180 North Stetson Avenue, Suite 2400
Chicago, Illinois 60601
United States
Appointments: General enquiries and consular services are appointment-based. Service hours differ slightly, so confirm the correct appointment time before visiting.
Location
Where is the Canadian Consulate General in Chicago?
The Consulate General is located at Two Prudential Plaza, 180 North Stetson Avenue, Suite 2400, Chicago.
About the consulate general
About the Consulate General of Canada in Chicago
The Consulate General of Canada in Chicago is an official Government of Canada mission serving Canadians in the central United States.
The office provides consular assistance to Canadians visiting or living in its regional consular district and also supports Canada–United States commercial 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 Chicago
The Chicago 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.
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 copies and witnessing eligible signatures.
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
Canadian visa and immigration services in the United States are provided through the designated offices in Los Angeles and New York and the appropriate IRCC procedures.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Consulate General in Chicago
General enquiries
Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., by appointment.
Monday to Friday: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., by appointment.
Consular services
Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., by appointment.
Monday to Friday: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., by appointment.
Weekend: The office is closed on Saturday and Sunday. 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 Chicago, 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 Chicago
The Consulate General provides selected notarial services by appointment to Canadian citizens and, in limited cases, to non-Canadian citizens when documents are intended for use in Canada.
Certified true copies
The office can certify eligible documents as true copies of the originals.
Witnessing signatures
A consular officer can witness eligible signatures on documents intended for use in Canada.
Authentication and attestation
Eligible documents and signatures may receive authentication or attestation services where current requirements are met.
Marriage documents
The office can witness a signature on an eligible Statement in lieu of a certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad.
Oaths and declarations
Consular officials can administer eligible oaths and receive statutory declarations or affirmations.
Passport Canada copies
The office can provide eligible certified true copies for Passport Canada purposes.
Document requirements: Documents must be in English or French or accompanied by an official translation. Complete all documents before booking and sign them in front of the consular officer when required.
Consular district
Areas served by the Canadian Consulate General in Chicago
Illinois, Missouri and Wisconsin
The Chicago Consulate General provides Canadian consular coverage for Illinois, Missouri and Wisconsin.
Northwest Indiana
The district includes Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton and Porter counties in northwest Indiana.
Kansas City, Kansas
The Consulate General also provides consular coverage for Kansas City, Kansas.
Before you visit
Preparing to visit the Canadian Consulate General in Chicago
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.
Prepare notarial documents
Bring completed original documents and any required official translations. Do not sign documents in advance when your signature must be witnessed.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate General in Chicago FAQ
Is there a Canadian consulate in Chicago?
Yes. Canada maintains a Consulate General at Two Prudential Plaza, 180 North Stetson Avenue, Suite 2400, Chicago.
Is the Canadian office in Chicago a Consulate General?
Yes. Its official designation is the Consulate General of Canada in Chicago, 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 Chicago open?
General enquiries are available by appointment Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Consular service hours are 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Chicago?
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 Chicago?
No. Government of Canada offices in the United States do not provide citizenship application services. Apply online where eligible or send the application to Canada by mail.
Does the Chicago Consulate General provide notarial services?
Yes. Selected notarial services are available by appointment, including certified true copies, witnessing signatures, certain authentication services and eligible statements related to marriage abroad.
Which areas are covered by the Chicago Consulate General?
The consular district includes Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, northwest Indiana and Kansas City, Kansas.