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Packing List Apostille for Canada from India
Your packing list is issued in India and needs to be accepted by authorities in Canada. We take it through every Indian office in the right order and return it ready to use in Canada.
- 1 Notary (India)
- 2 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 3 MEA apostille
Why Canada asks for a legalised packing list
The packing list describes how a shipment is packed: number of packages, marks and numbers, dimensions and weights. Customs officers use it to inspect cargo, and chambers use it to support the certificate of origin. The exporter prepares the packing list on letterhead, showing packages, marks, net and gross weights for each item.
Customs brokers and banks in the Americas may ask for apostilled shipping documents for certain goods or payment terms.
Companies dealing with Canada are most often asked for a legalised packing list during physical inspection at customs, as well as for supporting the certificate of origin and insurance and cargo claims.
A packing list issued in India is notarised, attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce and then apostilled by the MEA. Canada accepts the apostille, so no embassy step is needed.
Canada has accepted the apostille since January 2024, replacing consular legalisation.
Key facts
- Document
- Packing List issued in India
- Used in
- Canada
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille
- Final stamp
- MEA apostille
- Translation
- English or French – sometimes requested – check with the authority
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
Step-by-step: packing list apostille for Canada
Confirm the requirement
Share the packing list and the instructions you received from Canada. We check signatures, names and dates before you courier anything.
Notarisation
A notary in India verifies the signature on the packing list or certifies the copy, which is the first stamp in the chain.
Indian Chamber of Commerce
An Indian Chamber of Commerce verifies your company and signatory and stamps the packing list.
MEA apostille
The MEA adds its apostille, which is the final step for a Hague Convention country.
Tracked return
We courier the legalised document back by Blue Dart or another tracked courier, or you collect it from our Delhi office.
What to send us
- Matching commercial invoice and certificate of origin
- Bill of lading or airway bill copy
- Original packing list, signed and stamped
- Request letter on company letterhead
Avoid rejection
- Do not get the document stamped by an embassy; an apostille country only needs the MEA apostille.
- Package counts and weights must match the bill of lading.
- Use the same invoice number and date as the commercial invoice.
- Legalise it in the same batch as the invoice and COO.
Packing List apostille for Canada: FAQs
Does Canada need embassy attestation for an Indian packing list?
No. Canada accepts the MEA apostille, so the packing list only needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA apostille.
Can the packing list be apostilled?
Yes, for Hague Convention countries it can receive an MEA apostille after notarisation and chamber attestation.
What is the process for packing list apostille for Canada?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the packing list back to you.
Is there anything special about Canada?
Canada has accepted the apostille since January 2024, replacing consular legalisation.
Is a translation needed for Canada?
English documents are often accepted in Canada, but some authorities ask for English or French. Check with the receiving authority; we can arrange a certified translation if needed.
Which papers should accompany the packing list for Canada?
Usually: Original packing list, signed and stamped; Matching commercial invoice and certificate of origin; Bill of lading or airway bill copy.
What is the timeline for packing list apostille for Canada?
It depends on the chamber's and the MEA's schedules at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the packing list, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
Other documents for Canada
- Bill of Lading Apostille for CanadaExport & shipping
- Shipping Bill Apostille for CanadaExport & shipping
- Certificate of Origin Apostille for CanadaExport & shipping
- Commercial Invoice Apostille for CanadaExport & shipping
- COPP Apostille for CanadaPharma
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Send your packing list for Canada
Send the document list and destination country on WhatsApp. We reply with the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.
Office: C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi 110096, India. Drop off in Delhi NCR or courier from any city in India; documents return by Blue Dart or another tracked courier.