FAQ – About Apostille of Canadian Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Certificate
A Canadian Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certificate demonstrates that your manufacturing company follows the rules, safety requirements, and best practices for manufacturing goods in the country. It is often a requirement for those who want to expand their business abroad. However, when expanding into foreign markets you will often need to obtain a GMP certificate with apostille.
We have provided some answers below to the most frequently asked document apostille questions we receive from clients.
What does the term apostille mean?
Canada now uses the term “apostille”. However, there are other terms commonly used to describe the processing of verifying signatures so documents can be legally used abroad, such as “authentication and legalization” and “attestation”. They all refer to the process of verification of a document for use abroad.
How do I apostille a GMP certificate?
The apostille process for a GMP certificate requires multiple steps. First, you’ll need to prepare your document for submission by having it notarized. You may want the notary to also prepare certified true copies of your documents. In some circumstances, it will also be necessary to have your documents translated by a certified translator.
Once that step has been completed and you have reviewed your documents to make sure you have prepared them properly, they will need to be submitted to the agency responsible for the apostille. They will confirm the signatures on your documents are authentic and that everything is in order, and then add the apostille certificate directly on the document.
Lastly, if your documents are destined for a country not signed on to the Hague Apostille Convention, your documents will then need to be legalized by having them sent to the diplomatic mission of the country where they will be used. The embassy will confirm your documents have been properly prepared, then affix their seal or stamp of approval. Your GMP certificate can then be used in the destination country.
When do I need to have my GMP certificate legalized?
To determine if you need to have your GMP certificate legalized, you will first need to contact the individual or organization that has requested it. They will be able to tell you if the legalization is required for your documents. Then you can check to see of the destination country is a member of the Apostille Convention.
How long does it take to apostille my GMP certificate?
The length of time it will take to apostille your GMP certificate will depend upon the processing time of the apostille authority. The time frames of these offices vary between 1 day and 6 weeks.
If your document also requires legalization, there will be the additional processing time of the embassy or consulate to consider.
Why should I use an apostille service?
We have navigated the confusing apostille and legalization process for tens of thousands of individuals, companies and organizations. We have deep experience with the apostille offices in Canada and strong working relationships with all diplomatic missions. We are the industry leader in innovative strategies for getting your documents processed faster.
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If you need to apostille your GMP certificate, we can help. We also specialize in many other documents that are often requested abroad. Contact us online today for more information or call 1 (888) 433-1011.