Canadian representation in the United States
Canadian Consulate General in Dallas
Contact details, appointment hours, consular assistance and selected notarial services at the Consulate General of Canada in Dallas, United States.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate General in Dallas
The Consulate General of Canada is located on North Akard Street in downtown Dallas, Texas.
Dallas, Texas 75201
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 Dallas?
The Consulate General is located at 500 N. Akard Street, Suite 2900, in downtown Dallas.
About the consulate general
About the Consulate General of Canada in Dallas
The Consulate General of Canada in Dallas is an official Government of Canada mission serving Canadians across a five-state consular district in the southern United States.
The office provides consular assistance to Canadians visiting or living in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
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 Dallas
The Dallas 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 five-state district.
General enquiries
The office provides general information and guidance relating to Canadian consular matters.
Notarial services
Selected notarial services are available, including certified true copies of passports and certain marriage-related documents.
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 offered 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 Dallas
General enquiries
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., by appointment.
Monday to Friday: 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., by appointment.
Consular services
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., by appointment.
Monday to Friday: 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 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 Dallas, 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 Dallas
The Consulate General provides selected notarial services according to current Government of Canada procedures.
Certified passport copies
Requests for certified true copies of passports can be submitted in person or by mail using the required Government of Canada forms.
Marriage documents
The office can provide eligible services related to a Statement in Lieu of Certification of Non-Impediment to Marriage Abroad. An additional fee applies when a signature must be authenticated.
Before submitting documents: Check the current Government of Canada requirements and required forms before mailing documents or arranging an in-person visit.
Consular district
States served by the Canadian Consulate General in Dallas
Texas and Oklahoma
The Dallas Consulate General provides Canadian consular coverage for Texas and Oklahoma.
Arkansas and Louisiana
Arkansas and Louisiana are included in the Dallas consular district.
New Mexico
The office also provides Canadian consular coverage for New Mexico.
Before you visit
Preparing to visit the Canadian Consulate General in Dallas
Book an appointment
General enquiries and consular 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 requests
Check the current forms, fees and document requirements before submitting a certified-copy or marriage-related notarial request.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate General in Dallas FAQ
Is there a Canadian consulate in Dallas?
Yes. Canada maintains a Consulate General at 500 N. Akard Street, Suite 2900, in Dallas, Texas.
Is the Canadian office in Dallas a Consulate General?
Yes. Its official designation is the Consulate General of Canada in Dallas, 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 Dallas open?
General enquiries are available by appointment Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Consular services are available from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Dallas?
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 Dallas?
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 Dallas Consulate General provide notarial services?
Yes. The current Government of Canada service page lists certified true copies of passports and certain services related to statements in lieu of a certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad.
Which states are covered by the Dallas Consulate General?
The Dallas consular district includes Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.