Were you aware that the origins of your documents will determine the steps required of the Canadian document apostille process?
It is important to understand the requirements of the Saskatchewan document apostille process, including the role of the Canadian government authorities. Throughout this article, we will endeavour to explain the role and requirements of the Saskatchewan apostille office, as well as the necessity of apostilles on Canadian documents.
What is document apostille?
The term “document apostille” refers to a type of certification that confirms the authenticity of a
document or its signatures, so that the document will be officially recognized in other apostille signatory countries. Countries that have signed the Hague Apostille Convention, including Canada, will issue apostille certificates and in turn, recognize apostilles issued by other signatory countries.
If the country where you are headed is not a signatory to the Hague Apostille Convention, your documents will require an additional step of document legalization. You may find more about document legalization from our website here: Canadian document legalization.
How to apostille a document in Saskatchewan?
The Saskatchewan apostille office will only accept documents for apostille that have originated from Saskatchewan. Some examples of these documents include original Saskatchewan vital statistics documents (such as birth, marriage, and death certificates), original Saskatchewan degrees, original Saskatchewan court documents, and notarized documents executed by a Saskatchewan Notary Public.
In Saskatchewan, the document apostille process is done through the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General office of the Saskatchewan government, located in Regina, Saskatchewan. Their processing time is typically 5 business days, and their fee for an apostille is fifty dollars per document. Your apostille request can be submitted either in person or by mail.
Do your research in advance to be sure that your documents meet the criteria for apostille. The Saskatchewan apostille office provides a checklist on their website for this purpose. Any errors or omissions will result in a rejected application.
Which other offices can you apostille a document in Canada?
There are several offices in Canada who can apostille a document in Canada. Each office is responsible for documents from a certain jurisdiction.
Global Affairs Canada is responsible for issuing apostilles for Canadian documents originating from the Government of Canada and the provinces of Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, the Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, and Yukon.
The government offices in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec, are responsible for issuing apostilles for documents that originate from (or are notarized in) their jurisdiction.
Each of the government authorities described above who are responsible for issuing apostilles, can issue apostilles on Canadian documents that fall under their jurisdiction. Be sure to confirm the requirements in advance, so that your documents are not rejected or delayed.
We can help with Saskatchewan document apostilles
Whether you are looking for more information, or you would like assistance with the Saskatchewan document apostille process, we can help. Supporting our clients to meet the requirements of the apostille process is exactly what we do.
We would welcome the opportunity to speak with you about your Saskatchewan documents and answer your questions. Call us toll free at 1-888-433-1011 or send us your questions through our quick Contact form. Our friendly staff will get back to you right away!
