MONTREAL — Recipients of German compensation payments living in Montreal now have a number of alternatives for completing their annual life certificates, the German Embassy announced.
They may:
•have it certified at the German Consulate General in Montreal, 1250 René-Lévesque Blvd. W., Suite 4315, on any of the following Wednesdays between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. only: June 17, July 15, Aug. 26, Sept. 16 or Oct.14;
•have it certified at the German Embassy in Ottawa, 1 Waverley St., Ottawa, Ont. K2P 0T8, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon, or afternoons by appointment;
•send the form, duly filled in and signed, together with a copy of a valid passport (or two other official IDs with photo and signature) to the German Embassy in Ottawa (address above) for certification, with their address and telephone number clearly identified;
•have it certified at the Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors, 5700 Westbury Ave. in Montreal;
•have it certified at Project Genesis, 4735 Cote Ste. Catherine Rd., Montreal;
•for residents of Côte St. Luc, have it certified at the Côte St. Luc City Hall, 5801 Cavendish Blvd., and then mail it for legalization to the German Embassy in Ottawa (address above) afterward;
•have it notarized by a notary public; in this case, the certificate has to be authenticated by the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs (see www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca for instructions) or by the Quebec Chamber of Notaries (514-879 1793) and thereafter sent to the German Embassy in Ottawa (address above) for legalization.
In cases where recipients are unable to write and/or to appear in person, a doctor’s certificate must be submitted together with the certificate. If the certificate is submitted by mail to the embassy, the physician’s certificate is only required if the person cannot sign the form.
If you have any questions, contact the Consular Section of the German Embassy in Ottawa by phone 1-613-232-1101 or by e-mail [email protected].
— Compiled by CJN Staff
