The Canadian Apostille Process
Document Preparation
Authentication
Legalization
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Getting started with us is easy. Phone us toll-free at 1-888-433-1011, or fill out our short GET STARTED form.
Our friendly staff will:
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We assist you in preparing your documents for processing, which may include notarization, translation, certified true copies, and embassy requirements such as cover letters. Our expertise ensures you avoid the common document preparation mistakes that can easily cause delays of weeks or months.
By presenting your documents in person to Global Affairs Canada and the relevant consulate or embassy in Ottawa, we save you weeks of processing time. As soon as your documents arrive at our Ottawa office, we verify that they are in order, and immediately launch document processing on your behalf.
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We handle all aspects of the document authentication and legalization (apostille) process for you, rapidly returning your processed documents. We’ll keep you updated throughout the process, providing you peace of mind and certainty.
If you have any questions about our process don’t hesitate to phone us toll-free at 1-888-433-1011 or fill out our quick GET STARTED form. And if you would like to see a detailed breakdown of everything we do for our clients during the document authentication and legalization (apostille) process, click on the “More About Our Process” button below.
Getting started is easy, and usually takes less than five minutes!
We process a huge variety of documents for our clients. The following list captures many of them, but is certainly not complete. Contact our friendly staff to discuss the authentication and legalization of your specific documents.
When you contact us one of the first things we’ll do is provide you a detailed quote, so you understand exactly what is involved and how much it costs.
Our friendly staff would welcome the opportunity to explain the options available to you, and to discuss associated costs – contact us.
Document authentication within 10 days
$100
flat rate – up to 10 documents
Document authentication within 3 days
$125
for the first document
$25
per additional document
Document authentication same day*
$175
for the first document
$25
per additional document
* If your document arrives in our Ottawa office before noon.*
$125
for the first document
$25
per additional document
$175
for the first document
$25
per additional document
We provide a range of additional services that may be required for the authentication and legalization of your documents, including notarial services such as certified true copies, translations, and assistance with required supporting documents. Contact us for more information.
You choose which shipping option works for you. We use all the major couriers, as well as Canada Post. We are happy to arrange all necessary shipping on your behalf, and can give you an accurate estimate as to how much your chosen shipping solution will cost.
Our friendly staff will answer your questions and prepare a detailed quote for you.
We have built our business on one simple but powerful principle – provide our clients an experienced team that is dedicated to exceptional customer service. Our team will move mountains to ensure your documents are processed quickly and accurately.
Evey and Heather head up IDC's Operations team
The service was excellent. I received prompt feedback to my questions! I will recommend the service to any friends or colleagues who might need this service in the future.
Sumeet Bhatti, USA
I truly appreciated not only the quality of the services rendered but the great patience you had in walking me through the process. I have already circulated the name of IDC with all the paralegals of the firm and all the corporate commercial attorneys. Rest assured that any future need for an appostille will be directed to your firm.
Jacques Bourque, Degrandpre Chait LLP
Thank you for your service. We look forward to receiving our documents. Your service has been outstanding and we will gladly recommend you to others. To be honest, you have taken care of everything so well for us that it has been very stress free so far. We will definitely be using you again on our next move.
Cameron Janzen, Doha, Qatar
We have used IDC several times to expedite the authentication of critically important corporate documents related to SinoVeda’s business in India and China. The service was superb and cost effective. We have become a loyal customer and recommend IDC highly.
Al Gourley, SinoVeda Canada Inc.
My experience with you guys has been terrific. A thoroughly proficient and trusted team delivering a super efficient and impeccable service. It's been outstanding on all fronts especially in the communication department. A personal touch to the whole process was like icing on the cake. I would not hesitate to seek your help in future and recommend the services your firm to my colleagues and friends.
Dr. Qutube, Saudi Arabia
I was pleased to find that the processing time was quite short. The documents were all processed and returned quickly and correctly. As well, a representative replied to each of my questions in a reasonable time frame. I would use this service again. You get what you pay for here.
Venus L., South Korea
Communication was prompt and clear, and service exceeded expectations. I discovered only a month before my wedding in Portugal that one of my Canadian documents lacked necessary processing that would, under regular circumstances, take at least a month to complete. Heather and Evey made a potentially stressful experience easy and worry-free, processing and returning my document to Portugal two days after having received it. This is an excellent option for those needing expedited processing.
Sara T., Portugal
From the first contact until I received my documents everything was clear and efficient and the customer service was superb. Due to a tight timeline I was not at all convinced that I would be able to get all my documents processed on time but everything was done for me as quickly as possible. I would recommend this service to anyone who is needing to get documents processed for a move overseas and I wouldn't hesitate to use this service again in the future. A big thank you for helping me in an extremely stressful and busy time.
Tara S., Newfoundland
This experience with IDOCS has been very good. Heather was wonderful and understood my need for quick action and I know you have been behind many of the communications. I would certainly refer anyone to use your services – highly recommended! And, your website, and completing payment details was as smooth as could be expected. You guys get full marks all the way!!! Thanks again, and I will keep your information for colleagues, etc.
Dr. Michael Powell, University of Alberta, Professor
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