What is Apostille Certification?
“Apostille certification” is the term used to describe the process of having a document certified so it will be accepted in a foreign jurisdiction. After a document has been apostilled, it will be recognized in every country that has signed the Hague Apostille Convention. However, Canada is not a signatory to the Hague Apostille Convention, and therefore it is not possible to obtain apostille certification in Canada. The Canadian equivalent to the international apostille process is called document authentication and legalization. If you have been told that you need to obtain a Canadian apostille certificate, what you will actually be doing is authenticating and legalizing your document.
About the Apostille Certification Process
In Canada, getting an apostille certificate typically has three steps:
Step 1 involves preparing your documents, which may include having the document notarized by a Canadian Notary Public, having a certified true copy made, or having the documents translated if they are not in English or French.
Step 2 involves having your documents authenticated by Global Affairs Canada or an authorized provincial body.
Step 3 involves having your document legalized at the appropriate embassy or consulate.
How We Can Help You
We specialize in navigating the Canadian apostille certification process with speed and accuracy, working for corporate clients and individuals with documents that require an apostille. Contact us for a free consultation – phone us toll-free at 1-888-433-1011 or fill out our quick GET STARTED form. We’ll explain the process to you, answer any questions you have, and discuss your options.
Get Started
Getting started is easy. Phone us toll-free at 1-888-433-1011 or fill out this quick GET STARTED form and we’ll get back to you right away.
Documents
We process a wide range of documents for our clients. Click below for a list of the more common documents we process, or contact us to discuss your particular document.
Pricing
Click below for a breakdown of our pricing. When you contact our staff we will describe your options to you and provide you a detailed quote, so you know exactly what is involved.
What our clients are saying
I am a CEO of a company in the Toronto region and have to deal with bureaucratic processes globally. This is the first time I have had to use such a service as provided by IDC and I was afraid it would complex and frustrating. However, the service you provided was A+. You made it easy, straight forward and understandable. You always answered my questions in an efficient and friendly manner and gave me full confidence that the process would be completed in a professional way. I can only thank you for making what could potentially be an anxious and frustrating process into an easy and efficient one.
Mark V.
I am so impressed by your service. I made a mistake sending my documents to the wrong address and your team went and picked up the documents and processed them quickly. Thank you so much for all your help. I will definitely recommend your services to my friends.
Marcy L.
We would like to thank all of you for your prompt service and kind support. The authentication and legalization of the document has been performed properly and without delays. All our problems and notes which we addressed to you were well taken care of. We will be certainly using IDC services in future ourselves, as well as recommend your company to our friends.
David G. and Victoria G.
We’re Here to Answer Your Questions
Our friendly staff would welcome the chance to discuss your document authentication needs, explain your options to you and answer any questions you have.
