How Long Does an Apostille Take?
June 23, 2025
How long does an apostille take? Great question! The quick answer is that getting an apostille can vary in length …
The Canadian Apostille Process
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As easy as A – B – C!
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Step A – Contact us!
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:
- Explain the document apostille process
- Get the details about your documents
- Answer all of your questions
- Explain your processing options
- Provide you with a detailed quote
Step B – We assist in preparing your documents
We assist you in preparing your documents for processing, which may include notarization, translation, certified true copies, and any embassy requirements, such as cover letters or ID copies. Our expertise ensures you avoid the common document preparation mistakes that can easily cause delays of weeks or months.
Step C – You ship your docs to our Ottawa office
By presenting your documents to Global Affairs Canada or relevant provincial authority for apostille, and the relevant diplomatic mission for legalization (if applicable), we save you valuable time. As soon as your documents arrive at our office, we verify that they are in order and immediately launch document processing on your behalf.
Relax as we do the rest!
We handle all aspects of the document apostille process on your behalf. We’ll keep you updated throughout the process, providing you peace of mind and certainty.
If you have any questions about our document apostille, or authentication and legalization, process do not hesitate to phone us toll-free at 1-888-433-1011 or fill out our quick GET STARTED form below. If you would like to see a detailed breakdown of everything we do for our clients during the document apostille process, click on the “More About What We Do” button below.
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