If you want to relocate to another country or get married abroad, you’ll likely be asked to provide an apostilled birth certificate. in this article, the team from International Documents Canada explains how the process works and how you can apostille your birth certificate for use abroad.
What is the Canadian Birth Certificate Apostille Process?
If you have been asked to provide a Canadian birth certificate that has been apostilled, you will need to provide your original birth certificate to the appropriate Canadian apostille authority in Canada. The apostille offices will only accept documents that fall under their own jurisdiction. So, be sure to do your research in advance.
You will first need to be sure you have an original long-form birth certificate issued from the province where the birth occurred. If you do not have the original long-form certificate, you can order a new one from the province.
If your birth certificate is destined for another apostille member country once it has been apostilled, your birth certificate is ready to use.
If your birth certificate is destined for a non-apostille member country, the last step in the process is having your document legalized at the embassy or consulate of the country where it will be used. Once your document is apostilled and then submitted to the embassy or consulate, they will add their stamp of legalization. Now your legalized birth certificate will be recognized in that country.
Is it Possible to Apostille & Legalize My Birth Certificate on My Own?
If you like, you can perform the apostille and legalization process on your own. However, you’ll need to be very thorough and ensure that you meet all of the requirements of all parties involved.
Why Use an Apostille Service?
Using an apostille service for your Canada birth certificate can save you a lot of time and frustration. Our specialists will expertly navigate all steps of the Canadian apostille process for you, ensuring you avoid the many common pitfalls that can greatly increase the cost and time of processing.
Contact us for birth certificate apostille in Canada!
If you need to apostille or legalize your birth certificate for use abroad, contact International Documents Canada online today or call 1 (888) 433-1011.
