Legalization - RCMP Criminal Record Checks - Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Canada 駐加拿大台北經濟文化代表處

【General Information】

All RCMP Criminal Record Checks with fingerprints for use in Taiwan can only be verified by our office (Ottawa Office).
TECO in Canada (Ottawa) Office Hours:
9:00AM - 12:00PM, 1:30PM - 4:00PM, from Monday to Friday
The office is closed on statutory holidays.
TECO in Canada (Ottawa) Address and contact information:
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Canada, Consular Division
45 O’Connor Street, Suite 1960
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1A4
TECO in Canada (Ottawa) Contact Information:
- Tel: (613) 231- 5080
- Email: canserv@mofa.gov.tw

【Required Documents: In person or mailing application】

	Required Documents
1	Application form for legalization	The completed application form for document authentication filled and sign by the applicant.
2	The valid original passport and one photocopy of the applicant	The original passport will be returned to the applicant after the process. If original passport cannot be provided, a verified true copy of passport must be obtained from a passport office or Service Canada (for Canadian passports), or the government authorities of the issuing country (e.g., embassy, commissioner for passports issued by countries other than Canada and Taiwan). If you are outside Canada, a copy of your passport must be authenticated by the Embassy or Consulate of the issuing country AND subsequently by the TECO Office in that consular district. －Canadian passport holders in Taiwan: A true copy of your passport can be obtained through Canadian Trade Office in Taipei AND subsequently authenticated by the Bureau of Consular Affairs of Taiwan.
3	Original RCMP Criminal Record Check	We only authenticates the Criminal Record Check including fingerprints, name and date of birth issued by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Please refer to RCMP for more information.
4	Return Envelope	Within Canada - A prepaid return envelope Xpresspost from Canada Post - Greater Ottawa Region, Quebec: Please provide Regional return envelope; Newfoundland and Labrador: Please provide National return envelope. Outside Canada －Please purchase the Air Waybill from carrier companies (e.g., FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.) at first and submit application documents with printed barcodes. Please contact carrier companies for information. For detailed information please refer to this page. We are not responsible for delayed, lost, or stolen mails. If you would like to apply by mail, a pre-paid self-addressed return Xpresspost/Courier envelope is required.
5	Fees	Please refer to Application Fees. Legalization/visa application fees are non-refundable once accepted, regardless of approval, rejection, or withdrawal of the application.

【Required Documents: Application by an agent or a proxy】

	Required Documents
1	Application form for legalization	A completed application form for document authentication filled and signed by the applicant.
2	The valid original passport and one photocopy of the applicant	The original passport will be returned to the applicant after the process.
3	Original RCMP Criminal Record Check	We only authenticate the Criminal Record Check including fingerprints, name and date of birth issued by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Please refer to RCMP for more information.
4	Return Envelope	Within Canada －Prepaid return Xpresspost purchased from Canada Post －Greater Ottawa Region, Quebec: Please provide Regional return envelope；Newfoundland and Labrador: Please provide National return envelope. Outside Canada －Please purchase the Airway Bill from carrier company at first and submit application documents with printed three barcodes. The detailed information please refer to this page. This office is not responsible for delayed, lost, or stolen mail. If you want to apply by mail, a pre-paid self-addressed return Xpresspost / Courier envelope must be included.
5	Fees	Please refer to Application Fees. Legalization/visa application fees are non-refundable once accepted, regardless of approval, rejection, or withdrawal of the application.
6	Original and Photocopy of Agent’s valid ID	The valid passport or photo ID, etc.

【Forms】

Application form for legalization