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Navigating the Apostille Process for Canadian Educational Documents

March 21, 2024

For many reasons, millions of Canadians have made the choice ...

Understanding the Role of Canadian Government Authorities in Apostilles

March 21, 2024

As of January 2024, Canada can issue apostilles on official Canadian ...

Canadian Document Apostille Process for Australia

February 22, 2024

If you are relocating to Australia for one of these ...

Who Can Notarize or Certify Citizenship Documents for Use Abroad?

February 22, 2024

Notarizing or certifying Canadian citizenship documents is a crucial step ...

Legalization of your Power of Attorney Document for Iraq

March 14, 2018

A Power of Attorney document is used when you need ...

The Honorary Consulate of the Syrian Arab Republic has re-opened

March 1, 2018

The Honorary Consulate of the Syrian Arab Republic in Montreal ...

Happy Lunar New Year!

February 15, 2018

Happy Lunar New Year! For those countries who follow a ...

Notarization Services – 3 Steps to Success

January 31, 2018

Notarization Services are often a requirement for documents being used ...

Authenticating documents for the Canadian apostille process

January 16, 2018

It is becoming more common to be asked for an ...

TESL, TEFL and TESOL Certificate Authentication at Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

January 8, 2018

The Authentication of Documents Office (JLAC) at Global Affairs Canada (...

Happy New Year from IDC

December 28, 2017

From the entire team at IDC we would like to ...

Legalizing a Canadian document – 3 questions to ask about embassy requirements

December 27, 2017

Legalizing a Canadian document can be a complex process with ...

How long is the authentication and legalization process?

December 6, 2017

How long is the authentication and legalization process? The length ...

Where can you find a Canadian Certified Translator?

November 28, 2017

The best way to find a Canadian Certified Translator is ...

Guatemala has joined the Hague Apostille Convention

November 16, 2017

As of September 18, 2017, Guatemala has joined the Hague Apostille Convention. ...

Apostille of Canadian certified true copies – Everything you need to know!

November 8, 2017

So, you have been asked for an apostille of certified ...

Canadian Trade Mission to India – New business opportunities

November 3, 2017

Trade Mission to India Next month the Government of Canada ...

Criminal Record Check Authentication and Legalization

November 2, 2017

Are you moving to a foreign country and were told ...

Legalization of Canadian Documents for use in Russia

October 20, 2017

There are many reasons why you may be asked for ...

Document Attestation Canada – 2017 celebration of Eid al-Fitr

June 23, 2017

How are services affected by the celebration of Eid al-Fitr ...

How to get a notarized and legalized document?

June 14, 2017

One of the most common questions we are asked is “...

Certificate Attestation

June 1, 2017

Certificate attestation refers to a specific process that validates the ...

About IDC’s Authentication & Legalization Service

June 1, 2017

What exactly is involved in authenticating and legalizing a document? ...

Apostille stamp – What you need to know!

May 18, 2017

Have you been asked to get an apostille stamp on ...

How will Ramadan affect document legalization in Canada?

May 16, 2017

Due to the observance of Ramadan, document legalization at many ...

Authentication & Legalization in Canada

May 12, 2017

Authentication & legalization in Canada is a process that makes ...

Consular Legalization during Cinco de Mayo

May 4, 2017

Consular legalization will experience delays, as the Embassy of Mexico ...

Document Validation

May 3, 2017

It is common to be asked for document validation of ...

Criminal Record Check Authentication

April 28, 2017

Criminal record check authentication may be required if the purpose ...

Certificate Authentication

April 25, 2017

We can help clarify the process of certificate authentication. It ...

Easter holiday hours – authentication and legalization services

April 12, 2017

Easter Holiday Hours at IDC In observance of the Easter ...

What is the process of Notary Attestation?

April 6, 2017

Notary Attestation: a term used most commonly by foreign countries ...

The Consulate General of Russia in Toronto has re-opened

March 31, 2017

The Consulate General of Russia in Toronto has moved to ...

Apostille your documents for marriage in Belarus

March 29, 2017

Although you have many exciting details to plan for your ...

Canadian document legalisation

March 23, 2017

It is common to be asked for the legalisation of ...

Document Services – Canadian document authentication & legalization

March 16, 2017

If you are going abroad for work or study, chances ...

Apostille for Romania

March 14, 2017

When you need to provide your Canadian documents to an ...

Embassy of Kuwait closed in celebration of their National Day

February 23, 2017

The Embassy of Kuwait will be closed from Feb 27th ...

Apostille for Brazil

February 22, 2017

It is common to be asked for an apostille on ...

Happy Family Day from IDC!

February 17, 2017

In celebration of Family Day, our office will be closed ...

Global Affairs Canada – Ottawa based walk-in service

February 17, 2017

Global Affairs Canada offers an Ottawa based walk-in service for ...

Authentication services – Saudi Arabia Visa applications

February 2, 2017

When preparing documents for your Saudi Arabia visa application, you ...

Happy Chinese New Year!

January 31, 2017

Each of the twelve Chinese lunar calendar years has a ...

Canadian birth certificate validation

January 26, 2017

It is common to be asked for validation of your ...

Attestation services in Canada

January 25, 2017

Attestation services in Canada can expedite the processing of your ...

20 most common documents for Apostille

January 20, 2017

Whether you are planning to do business internationally, or want ...

Use your Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Certificate globally

January 16, 2017

If you want use your Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Certificate ...

Embassy of the State of Qatar in Canada attestation

January 12, 2017

Embassy of the State of Qatar in Canada attestation is ...

Canadian document legalization at the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic

January 10, 2017

Canadian document legalization at the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic ...

We can help with Visa applications for the Peoples Republic of China

January 6, 2017

We can help you with the submission of your Visa ...

Have your Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product (CPP) recognized internationally

January 5, 2017

To have your Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product (CPP) recognized ...

Embassy of El Salvador Legalization Service

December 22, 2016

Are you looking for an Embassy of El Salvador legalization ...

Happy Holidays from IDC

December 20, 2016

From the entire team at IDC we would like to ...

Commercial document authentication and Embassy of Egypt legalization

December 13, 2016

Are you doing business in Egypt? Before you send your ...

Apostille your Canadian Documents for Use in Ecuador

December 9, 2016

Do you need to apostille your Canadian documents for use ...

Global Affairs Canada – document authentication services

December 7, 2016

Document authentication services may be necessary if you have Canadian ...

Single Status documents in Canada

December 6, 2016

If you are getting married abroad, you know there are ...

Changes to attestation at the Embassy of Qatar

December 1, 2016

When you need to use your Canadian documents in Qatar, ...

Preparing your Canadian Intellectual Property documents

November 28, 2016

Many Canadian businesses require their patent, trade-mark, design and other ...

Apostille of Canadian commercial documents

November 23, 2016

When doing business with destinations around the world, you will ...

Are you getting married in Vietnam?

November 21, 2016

If you are getting married in Vietnam, you have many ...

Apostille services in Canada

November 17, 2016

Apostille services in Canada make it possible for your personal ...

Global Affairs Canada’s document authentication policy

November 15, 2016

To have your Canadian documents recognized abroad, they will need ...

Authentication and legalization of documents for use in Poland

November 14, 2016

There are many reasons you may be asked to provide ...

Embassy legalization services

November 11, 2016

As the leading Embassy legalization service in Canada, we can ...

Services on Remembrance Day

November 10, 2016

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the ...

Notarization for the authentication and legalization process

November 9, 2016

We understand this frustrating and often confusing process and can ...

What is Canadian document attestation?

November 8, 2016

Attestation, or Document Attestation, is a term used in some ...

Happy Halloween!

October 28, 2016

From all of us at IDC, we wish you a ...

RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check for your Kuwait Visa

October 25, 2016

We will personally handle each step of the process on ...

Apostille – Working your way around the world!

October 19, 2016

Your Canadian documents will need to be authenticated and legalized, ...

Superlegalization at the Embassy of the Czech Republic

October 18, 2016

Before your documents will be accepted, they must go through ...

Important – Consulate General of Russia in Toronto has closed

October 17, 2016

All Canadian documents that originate from Ontario will now fall ...

Legalization Services at the Embassy of Honduras

October 13, 2016

While the authentication and legalization process is theoretically straightforward, in ...

Authenticating Documents in Canada

October 12, 2016

When doing business or moving abroad, you may need to ...

Happy Thanksgiving!

October 7, 2016

The IDC team will be taking the opportunity to spend ...

Criminal Record Check – Authentication & Legalization

October 6, 2016

What are the steps required for the authentication and legalization ...

Document authentication at Global Affairs Canada

October 4, 2016

We attend Global Affairs Canada daily, saving you up to 5 ...

How to get a Good Conduct Certificate from Kuwait

September 29, 2016

If you lived in Kuwait for at least six months ...

Document legalization at the Embassy of China

September 15, 2016

The Embassy of the Peoples Republic of China in Ottawa ...

Consular services and legalization delays during Eid Al Adha

September 12, 2016

Consular services at many embassies will be delayed or unavailable ...

Apply for Austria’s Artists in Residence Program 2017

August 17, 2016

Immerse yourself in the Austrian art scene, experience a unique ...

Let us help you begin your new adventure

August 11, 2016

Your Canadian documents will need to be authenticated and legalized, ...

How will you be affected by Ottawa’s worst construction season ever?

July 8, 2016

Rest assured that our team has anticipated these obstacles and ...

Proud to be Canadian

July 8, 2016

In celebration of Canada Day, our office will be closed ...

Changes to the legalization requirements at the Embassy of Qatar

May 31, 2016

As of June 1st, 2016, there are additional requirements at the ...

Document legalization during the month of Ramadan

May 24, 2016

The diplomatic missions of Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, ...

Moving to Kuwait – Document authentication and legalization

May 11, 2016

Before your documents will be accepted, it is necessary that ...

Important update – Legalization of documents for the UAE

April 29, 2016

The Embassy of the UAE in Ottawa will no longer ...

IMSS applications – Canadian document authentication and legalization, or apostille

April 1, 2016

Your documents, such as birth and marriage certificates, will need ...

Happy Family Day!

February 11, 2016

We hope you are able to take the opportunity to ...

The Embassy of China is closed in celebration of Chinese New Year!

February 10, 2016

The Embassy of the Republic of China in Ottawa will ...

Legalization of Ontario vital certificates for the Peoples Republic of China

January 29, 2016

Consular jurisdiction with the diplomatic missions of the Peoples Republic ...

How to prepare your Medical Device Licence for use in Mexico

January 26, 2016

If you are on a deadline to have your Medical ...

Canadian documents destined for Cyprus may now be processed right here in Ottawa!

January 22, 2016

Working closely with Global Affairs Canada and the High Commission ...

Legalization of Ontario vital certificates for the Peoples Republic of China

January 14, 2016

Consular jurisdiction with the diplomatic missions of the Peoples Republic ...

Happy Holidays from IDC

December 22, 2015

From the entire team at IDC we would like to ...

Global Affairs Canada – The new name of the Department of Foreign Affairs

December 11, 2015

The authentication process involves having your Canadian documents stamped and ...

The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates celebrates National Day

November 25, 2015

National Day is celebrated in the UAE with many grand ...

Now Open – Consulate of the UAE in Toronto!

November 12, 2015

This diplomatic mission expands the consular services available across Canada, ...

Our deepest gratitude on Remembrance Day

November 10, 2015

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFATD) and many of the ...

Do have documents that need legalization at the Embassy of Ecuador?

October 30, 2015

The Embassy of Ecuador will be closed on November 2nd ...

Can you get an apostille for Spain?

October 22, 2015

To be recognized in a foreign country, Canadian documents must ...

Authentication service at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFATD)

October 21, 2015

We are located in downtown Ottawa and can have your ...

Consular services during the Islamic New Year

October 16, 2015

In observance of the Islamic New Year, the Embassies of ...

Tips for a successful destination wedding in the Dominican Republic

October 15, 2015

You send your documents to us and we take care ...

Happy Thanksgiving!

October 9, 2015

The IDC team will be taking the opportunity to spend ...

How to ship your documents

October 2, 2015

We suggest using a courier service in order to get ...

Authentication Service Ottawa

October 1, 2015

The Department of Foreign Affairs recommends that if you are ...

Are you looking for document legalization at the Embassy of Israel?

September 28, 2015

Consular services for the legalization of documents at the Embassy ...

Do you need a driver’s experience letter from the Embassy of Qatar?

September 11, 2015

you can obtain an experience letter that will assist you ...

The Embassy of Saudi Arabia is experiencing consular service delays

September 9, 2015

The Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca and ...

Consular Services at the Embassy of Kuwait

September 1, 2015

The Embassy will be closed for Eid Al Adha

Authentication requirements at the Department of Foreign Affairs

August 7, 2015

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFATD) has very specific requirements ...

We hope you enjoy the August long-weekend!

August 2, 2015

Our office will be closed on August 3rd, 2015.

Attestation at the Embassy of the UAE will be unavailable during the celebration of Eid al-Fitr

July 14, 2015

The Embassy of the UAE will be closed for the ...

Happy Canada Day!

June 30, 2015

We hope you will have the chance to get out ...

How will Ramadan effect document legalization?

June 16, 2015

This year, the month of Ramadan begins on June 18th ...

Changes at the JLAC office of Department of Foreign Affairs

June 5, 2015

As of July 1, 2015 all requests for authentication that are sent ...

Are you ready to work abroad?

June 2, 2015

Although there are many exciting details to plan, you will ...

Apostille – Document authentication and legalization for Bosnia and Herzegovina

May 29, 2015

We can process your document in as little as one ...

Important Notice – Legalization of documents at the Embassy of Latvia

May 15, 2015

The consular services, including embassy legalization, at Embassy of Latvia ...

Have your Canadian academic documents recognized in foreign countries

May 12, 2015

Taking your credentials globally in order to enhance your professional ...

A little known process with many names

May 8, 2015

Some of the most commonly used terms for this process ...

Embassy legalization of Canadian documents for use in Russia

April 29, 2015

The Embassy of Russia will be closed on May 1st, 4...

Embassy legalization of Canadian documents for use in Costa Rica

April 24, 2015

If you have a Canadian document that you need to ...

The Embassy of Russia consular fees have changed

April 15, 2015

The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Canada and all ...

Did you know that the consular fees at the Embassy of Vietnam have recently changed?

April 7, 2015

Among other consular services, this will affect the embassy legalization ...

Authentication and legalization services during the Easter holidays

April 1, 2015

Our office will be closed during the Easter holidays. The ...

Holiday Closure – Embassy of Colombia legalization service will be unavailable

March 31, 2015

If you have Canadian documents that you need to use ...

Coming Soon – Consulate of Mexico in Winnipeg!

March 25, 2015

This diplomatic mission will expand the consular services available across ...

Legalization of your Free Sale Certificates for use in the UAE

March 19, 2015

In order to have the Free Sale Certificate legalized by ...

Requirements for Document Legalization at the Embassy of Bolivia

March 10, 2015

All documents that require legalization at the Embassy of Bolivia ...

Certificates of Origin and Commercial Invoices for Exportation of Goods to Libya

March 6, 2015

The authentication and legalization process is often a requirement for ...

How to get your Police Clearance or Good Conduct Certificate from the State of Qatar

March 5, 2015

To simplify the Police Clearance application process, we can handle ...

Expand Your Business By Using Distribution Agreements

February 27, 2015

When making a distribution agreement with a company outside of ...

Legalization of documents at the Embassy of Kuwait

February 26, 2015

The Embassy of Kuwait will be closed in celebration of ...

There is now an Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Ottawa, Canada

February 20, 2015

Working closely with the Department of Foreign Affairs and the ...

Wishing you a happy Family Day!

February 13, 2015

Our office will be closed for the Family Day holiday ...

Do you need us to submit your Visa application to the Embassy of Iraq?

February 5, 2015

We can assist you with the submission of your Visa ...

Consular fee changes at the Embassy of the UAE in Ottawa

January 28, 2015

The Embassy of the UAE has made changes to their ...

Legalization Services at the Embassy of Honduras in Ottawa

January 27, 2015

For your documents to be recognized in Honduras, they will ...

Authentication and Legalization Service Ottawa

January 23, 2015

Global Affairs Canada recommends that if you are unable to ...

We can submit your Consular fee payment to a diplomatic mission in Canada

January 20, 2015

Many of our clients live abroad, making it very difficult ...

Canadian University Degree notarization and legalization at the Embassy of South Korea

January 15, 2015

In order to have your degree meet the criteria of ...

Document Authentication and Embassy Legalization services in Ottawa

January 9, 2015

Stay warm and let us do the leg work! International ...

IDC Holiday Schedule – Authentication and Legalization Services

December 23, 2014

In celebration of the holiday season, we will be closing ...

Holiday hours for the authentication service at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFATD)

December 19, 2014

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFATD) will be closing at ...

Document apostille – How to prepare your documents

December 17, 2014

Ultimately, when you need to use a document from one ...

Canadian Criminal Record Checks – Your Steps to Success!

December 15, 2014

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFATD) in Ottawa will authenticate ...

What is Protocolization?

December 10, 2014

After you have provided them with valid proof of pension, ...

What you need to know about document legalization for the Peoples Republic of China

December 10, 2014

You should be aware that the embassies and consulates of ...

IDC just won the Better Business Bureau’s 2014 Torch Award for Marketplace Trust!

December 8, 2014

We love what we do, and taking care of our ...

Embassy legalization Services – Closures on Remembrance Day 2014

November 11, 2014

Many of the Embassies and Consulates in Canada will be ...

Authentication Services will be unavailable on Remembrance Day

November 10, 2014

The Department of Foreign Affairs will be closed for Remembrance ...

Getting married in Vietnam – Canadian document authentication and legalization

November 5, 2014

Do your research! The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFATD) and ...

Tragedy strikes – downtown Ottawa is in lock-down this morning

October 22, 2014

Due to the tragic events in Ottawa this morning, most ...

Notarizing Canadian documents for the authentication and legalization process

October 16, 2014

To have a document notarized means to have a specially ...

Embassy legalization or document attestation during Eid al-Adha

October 2, 2014

The Embassies of the UAE and Qatar will be closed ...

Retirement in Costa Rica – Authentication and Legalization, or Apostille, of Canadian Documents

September 26, 2014

When planning your retirement in Costa Rica, you should consider ...

The Embassy of Kuwait will be closed from October 3 to 14, 2014

September 19, 2014

The Embassy of Kuwait will be closed from October 3rd ...

Legalization of Canadian documents by the Embassy of Spain in Ottawa

September 10, 2014

Consular services at the Embassy of Spain in Ottawa will ...

Authentication – Legalization – Apostille – Attestation – Ratification

September 3, 2014

We work with Foreign Affairs and over 200 diplomatic missions to ...

Authentication and legalization, or Apostille, of your Canadian Bill of Lading

August 27, 2014

When exporting products from Canada, you may be asked to ...

Export License authentication and legalization in Canada

August 19, 2014

When exporting products from Canada you may be asked to ...

Authentication and legalization of Canadian documents for use abroad

August 8, 2014

If you have personal or commercial documents from Canada that ...

Consular Services at the Embassy of the UAE will be unavailable from July 28th to August 5th

July 24, 2014

The Embassy of The United Arab Emirates will be closed ...

Consular Services at the Embassy of Kuwait will be unavailable from July 28th to August 5th

July 21, 2014

The Embassy of Kuwait will be closed for the celebration ...

Certificate of Insurance authentication and legalization in Canada – Apostille

July 15, 2014

When exporting products from Canada you may be asked to ...

Canada Trade with China – Legalization of Documents

July 10, 2014

Canada’s trade with China remains one of our countries ...

Authentication and legalization, or Apostille, of Canadian documents during Ramadan

June 27, 2014

Please note that due to the observance of Ramadan, the ...

Degrees, Diplomas, Transcripts – Attestation or legalization at the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates

June 26, 2014

Contact us to find out how we can process your ...

Embassy of Albania, legalization of vital statistics documents

June 25, 2014

In order to use your vital statistics documents in Albania, ...

Embassy of Cuba consular services will be unavailable from July 15 to September 2, 2014

June 17, 2014

The Embassy of Cuba in Ottawa will be closed from ...

Authentication and legalization, or apostille, of your birth, marriage or divorce certificates

June 13, 2014

Whether you are planning a destination wedding, studying abroad, or ...

Document legalization or apostille at the Embassy of Romania

June 4, 2014

Consular services at the Embassy of Romania in Ottawa will ...

Can the High Commission of Trinidad and Tobago authenticate my Trinidadian birth certificate?

May 30, 2014

Yes, the High Commission of Trinidad and Tobago will authenticate ...

Educational document legalization at the Embassy of Kuwait in Ottawa

May 28, 2014

You are embarking on an exciting journey by relocating to ...

Authentication and Legalization, or Apostille, of your Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product (CPP)

May 27, 2014

The Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product (CPP) is a Health ...

Visa applications at the Embassy of Vietnam in Ottawa

May 22, 2014

We can assist you with your Visa application at the ...

Authentication and legalization, or Apostille, of your Power of Attorney

May 14, 2014

If you have a personal or commercial Power of Attorney ...

Authentication and legalization services in Ottawa – Great service, great location!

May 2, 2014

International Documents Canada (IDC) has moved to a new location ...

Embassy legalization of Canadian documents for use in the Ukraine

May 1, 2014

The Embassy of the Ukraine in Ottawa will be closed ...

Easter holiday closures at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFATD)

April 16, 2014

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFATD) in Ottawa will be ...

Destination weddings – Canadian document authentication and legalization, or apostille

April 10, 2014

While planning your destination wedding there is one detail that ...

Academic document authentication and legalization for use outside of Canada

April 9, 2014

Whether you are continuing your education abroad or you have ...

Embassy legalization resumes at the diplomatic missions of Israel

April 3, 2014

The strike of the employees of the Israeli Ministry of ...

Authentication and legalization (apostille) of Canadian documents for use in Oman

April 2, 2014

As Canada is not a signatory to the Hague Apostille ...

Embassy legalization of commercial documents for use in South Korea

March 28, 2014

The Canada Free Trade Agreement with South Korea provides new ...

The Embassy of Kazakhstan will be closed on March 21st and 24th, 2014

March 20, 2014

The Embassy of Kazakhstan will be closed on March 21st ...

Statements in Lieu of Certificate of Non-Impediment to Marriage Abroad

March 13, 2014

One day processing at DFATD with IDC! Planning your wedding ...

Embassy legalization at the diplomatic missions of Israel in Canada

March 4, 2014

Due to a strike of the employees of the Israeli ...

The Consulate of Saint Lucia in Toronto has moved – Document legalization, or Apostille

February 28, 2014

The Consulate of Saint Lucia has moved and is currently ...

The Embassy of Kuwait will be closed on February 26th, 27th and 28th, 2014

February 26, 2014

The Embassy of Kuwait will be closed on February 26th, 27...

Authentication Services in Ottawa

February 21, 2014

When you need your documents authenticated quickly and are unable ...

IMSS Applications and Renewals – Document authentication and legalization (apostille)

February 18, 2014

As part of the IMSS application process, you will need ...

Where can I get a document apostille in Canada?

February 14, 2014

Under The Hague Apostille Convention, signatory countries of this treaty ...

Ratification – Apostille – Attestation – Authentification – Certification – Authentication – Legalization

February 6, 2014

You may hear several different terms used to describe the ...

Commercial document authentication and embassy legalization for use in Venezuela

January 28, 2014

If you are doing business in Venezuela, you may be ...

The Embassy of Cuba will be closed January 23rd and 24th

January 21, 2014

The Embassy of Cuba will be closed on January 23rd ...

Document authentication and embassy legalization for Serbia

January 17, 2014

If you are working or doing business in Serbia, you ...

Traveling abroad with your animal companion? Have your Canadian International Health Certificate authenticated and legalized

January 16, 2014

When traveling abroad with your animal companions, you will need ...

The Embassy of the UAE will be closed on Monday, January 13, 2014

January 10, 2014

The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates will be closed ...

Authentication and Legalization, or Apostille, of your Manufacturer’s Declaration to Cover Exports of Food Products Manufactured in Canada

January 9, 2014

The Manufacturer’s Declaration to Cover Exports of Food Products ...

IDC is a proud member of the Better Business Bureau

January 3, 2014

We are now proud members of the Better Business Bureau (...

Property Deed authentication and legalization for use in the United States

January 2, 2014

Whether you are buying or selling a property in the ...

Embassy of the Netherlands holiday closures

December 24, 2013

The Embassy of the Netherlands will be closed for holidays ...

Holiday closures at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFATD)

December 23, 2013

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFATD) will be closing at ...

IDC Authentication and Legalization Services – Holiday Hours and Schedule

December 20, 2013

In celebration of the holiday season, we will be closing ...

Attestation of your Canadian educational documents for use abroad

December 18, 2013

Attestation is one of a few terms that are used ...

Document legalization at the Embassy of Hungary in one day!

December 16, 2013

We can have  your Canadian documents authenticated and legalized ...

Document legalization at the High Commission of South Africa

December 13, 2013

Canadian documents needing legalization for use in South Africa may ...

Apostille – Canadian document authentication and Embassy legalization for use in Ethiopia

December 10, 2013

The Embassy of Ethiopia has recently moved and the Consulate ...

Document legalization, or apostille, at the Embassy of the UAE

December 4, 2013

The Embassy of the UAE will be closed on December 5...

Birth, marriage and death certificate authentication and legalization in Canada

November 29, 2013

Whether you are planning a destination wedding, studying abroad, or ...

Change to Consular fees for document legalization at the Embassy of Saudi Arabia

November 28, 2013

When submitting your documents for legalization to the Embassy of ...

What is the difference between a Process Server and an Authentication and Legalization Service?

November 22, 2013

A Process Server is an individual authorized to deliver and ...

Embassy Legalization, or Apostille, of Canadian documents for use in Yemen

November 21, 2013

Canadian companies doing business in Yemen may be asked to ...

Apostille – Commercial document authentication and legalization in Canada

November 15, 2013

When exporting products from Canada to destinations around the world, ...

Police Clearance Letters and Criminal Record Checks in Canada

November 14, 2013

If you are planning to live or work in a ...

The Consular fees for document legalization at the Embassy of Colombia have changed

November 13, 2013

The Consular fees for document legalization at the Embassy of ...

Apostille Services Explained

November 8, 2013

When doing business or moving abroad, you may need to ...

Document Authentication Services – Foreign Affairs will be closed on Remembrance Day

November 7, 2013

Document authentication services will be unavailable at the Department of ...

Legalization of Certificates of Origin and other commercial documents for use in Iraq

November 6, 2013

Canadian companies that export products from Canada to Iraq will ...

Embassy of Jordan will be closed for Islamic New Year

November 1, 2013

The Embassy of Jordan will be closed on Monday November 4...

Apostille – Embassy legalization for the Ukraine

October 30, 2013

Whether you are relocating, planning a gap year, or doing ...

Canadian document authentication at the Department of Foreign Affairs

October 25, 2013

When submitting your Canadian documents to Foreign Affairs, Trade and ...

Authentication and legalization of your Criminal/Police Record Check for the Saba University

October 24, 2013

While preparing your application to study abroad at the Saba ...

Legalization, or Apostille, of Canadian documents at the Embassy of Uruguay

October 23, 2013

The Embassy of Uruguay in Ottawa has moved. All Canadian ...

Notarization of Canadian documents for the purpose of authentication and legalization, or apostille

October 18, 2013

You have found out you need to authenticate and legalize ...

Attestation/Apostille – Authentication and legalization of your Canadian educational documents for use in Qatar

October 17, 2013

For use in Qatar, it is necessary that your educational ...

Document legalization at the Embassy of Saudi Arabia during Eid al-Adha

October 11, 2013

The Embassy of Saudi Arabia will be closed from October 14...

Document legalization or attestation at the Embassy of the UAE during Eid al-Adha

October 10, 2013

The Embassy of the UAE will be closed from October 14...

Canadian expats living abroad – Have your Canadian documents legalized for use in a foreign country

October 9, 2013

Having your Canadian documents officially legalized for use in another ...

The Embassy of Kuwait is closed from October 14th to 18th for Eid al-Adha

October 4, 2013

The Embassy of Kuwait is closed from October 14th to 18...

IMSS application or renewal – Authentication and legalization, or Apostille, of Canadian documents at the Embassy of Mexico

October 3, 2013

As part of the IMSS application process, it is required ...

The Embassy of Qatar in Canada – Legalization of Canadian documents

October 2, 2013

The Embassy of Qatar in Ottawa does not have a ...

Document legalization at the Embassy of Saudi Arabia prior to The Hajj and Eid al-Adha

September 26, 2013

Consular services at this embassy may be delayed prior The ...

Apostille – Authentication and legalization of Canadian documents at the Embassy of Romania

September 25, 2013

Consular services at the Embassy of Romania in Ottawa have ...

Canadian document authentication and legalization, or apostille, for use in France

September 24, 2013

The Embassy of France in Ottawa does not provide consular ...

The diplomatic missions of Saudi Arabia are closed September 23rd for Saudi National Day

September 23, 2013

The diplomatic missions of Saudi Arabia are closed on September 23...

Authenticate and legalize your Canadian educational documents to be recognized in Saudi Arabia

September 20, 2013

To have your Canadian educational documents officially recognized in Saudi ...

Planning your destination wedding in Cuba? Have you thought about the authentication and legalization, or apostille, of your Canadian documents?

September 19, 2013

If you have decided to have a destination wedding in ...

Diplomatic missions of the Russian Federation in Canada – Authentication and legalization, or apostille

September 18, 2013

The requirements for the legalization of Canadian documents at the ...

Commercial document authentication and legalization in Canada – Apostille

September 11, 2013

Whether you are exporting products from Canada or a Canadian ...

Apostille – Document authentication and legalization in Canada

September 9, 2013

When planning to work or live abroad, you will be ...

Consulate of Germany in Toronto – Legalization of Canadian documents

September 5, 2013

The Consulate of Germany in Toronto will be closed from ...

Power of Attorney documents for use in the UAE – Authentication and legalization, or attestation

September 4, 2013

If you need a Power of Attorney for use in ...

Document legalization, or apostille, has resumed at the diplomatic missions of Israel

September 3, 2013

Consular services are once again available for the legalization of ...

Together we can help Maryam to achieve her goal and continue to fight for human rights in Canada and abroad

September 3, 2013

Authentication and legalization, or apostille, of your Canadian intellectual property documents

August 27, 2013

Canadian patent, trade-mark, industrial design, copyright and other intellectual property ...

Authentication and legalization, or Apostille, of Canadian documents for use in Nigeria

August 23, 2013

Do you need to have your Canadian documents authenticated and ...

Chamber of Commerce certification of Certificates of Origin and Commercial Invoices

August 16, 2013

The Chamber of Commerce provides certification of a variety of ...

Authentication and legalization, or Apostille, of your Statement In-lieu of Certification of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad

August 14, 2013

Getting married abroad involves planning many details, including knowing exactly ...

Teaching abroad in Qatar – Apostille, or authentication and legalization, of your Canadian documents

August 12, 2013

You are embarking on an adventure by deciding to teach ...

Apostille for Qatar and the UAE – Embassy closures in celebration of Eid al-Fitr

August 8, 2013

Please note that the Embassies of Qatar and the United ...

Certification of Commercial Invoices and Certificates of Origin at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce

August 1, 2013

Authentication and legalization, or Apostille, of Canadian documents during Ramadan

July 31, 2013

Please note that due to the observance of Ramadan, the ...

Apostille – Authentication and legalization of your University or College degree for use in Egypt

July 30, 2013

Canadian educational documents for use in Egypt need to go ...

Are you traveling to Cuba? Your documents may need to go through the authentication and legalization, or Apostille, process

July 29, 2013

The Consular Services section of the Embassy of Cuba in ...

Authentication and legalization, or Apostille, of Canadian documents for use in Germany

July 26, 2013

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Ottawa ...

Document legalization, or apostille, at the diplomatic missions of Israel in Canada

July 24, 2013

Due to a strike at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ...

Authentication and legalization, or Apostille, of Canadian documents for use in Romania

July 19, 2013

The Embassy of Romania in Ottawa no longer provides consular ...

Embassy Legalization – DFATD (Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada)

July 15, 2013

Embassy legalization, also known as apostille or attestation, refers to ...

Attestation in Canada at DFATD (Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada)

July 15, 2013

Attestation, also known as apostille or legalization, refers to the ...

Document legalization in Canada – DFATD (Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada)

July 15, 2013

Document legalization, also known as apostille or attestation, refers to ...

Document Authentication at DFATD (Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada)

July 15, 2013

Document authentication at the Department of Foreign Affairs and International ...

Embassy Legalization, or Apostille, of Canadian documents for your Visa Application

July 8, 2013

While preparing your foreign Visa application, you will likely need ...

The Consulate of Austria in Calgary has now reopened

July 4, 2013

We are pleased to share the Austrian Foreign Affairs Ministry ...

Authentication and legalization, or Apostille, of Canadian documents for use in Colombia

July 3, 2013

The Embassy of Colombia in Ottawa is now processing Canadian ...

Our office will be closed on Monday July 1st, 2013 in celebration of Canada Day

June 27, 2013

Can I order new vital statistics certificates for authentication and legalization, or Apostille?

June 26, 2013

Planning a destination wedding, studying abroad, or moving overseas? With ...

Apostille – Authentication and legalization for Certificates of Good Conduct or Police Clearance from the United Arab Emirates

June 25, 2013

After living in the UAE for any period during the ...

Apostille – Authentication and legalization of your academic documents for use outside of Canada

June 21, 2013

Canadian educational programs are recognized worldwide, with Canada positioned as ...

Legalization of Canadian documents by the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Ottawa

June 19, 2013

The current processing time for legalization of Canadian documents at ...

Different types of Canadian documents for Authentication and Legalization, or Apostille

June 18, 2013

Whether you are planning to travel, work or live abroad, ...

Legalization of Canadian documents by the Embassy of Spain in Ottawa

June 17, 2013

As of June 10, 2013, Canadian documents that have been authenticated by ...

Manufacturer’s Declaration to Cover Exports of Food Products Manufactured in Canada – Authentication and Legalization or Apostille

June 10, 2013

The Manufacturer’s Declaration to Cover Exports of Food Products ...

Certify the translation of your documents for use in Poland

June 7, 2013

When having your Canadian document authenticated and legalized, the consular ...

Holiday closures at the Embassies of Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates

June 6, 2013

The Embassies of Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates will ...

Retiring in Ecuador? Authentication and Legalization “Apostille” of Canadian Documents

June 5, 2013

Many Canadians are choosing Ecuador as a desired place for ...

Do you need to Apostille or Legalize your Canadian educational documents to study abroad?

May 30, 2013

You are about to embark on a new adventure by ...

Does the legalization of my document for Mexico expire?

May 24, 2013

As long as you have had your document authenticated at ...

How do I get a copy of my Ontario Divorce Order or Certificate of Divorce?

May 17, 2013

A copy of your Ontario divorce order or Certificate of ...

Moving abroad – How to get your Canadian documents recognised in your destination country

May 16, 2013

Moving abroad is exciting! However, taking care of all the ...

Embassy of Angola in Ottawa

May 15, 2013

All documents for Apostille, or Authentication and Legalization, for use ...

Do you need your Canadian documents Legalized (Apostille) for use in Argentina?

April 30, 2013

The Embassy of the Republic of Argentina in Ottawa does ...

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April 17, 2013

At International Documents Canada (IDC) our goal is to provide ...

Legalization or Apostille of Canadian documents at the Embassy of Austria in Ottawa

April 16, 2013

Documents that have been authenticated at the Department of Foreign ...

Apostille – Authentication and Legalization of Canadian Documents

April 12, 2013

As Canada is not a signatory to the Hague Convention, ...

Registration of the Birth of Your Child – Authentication and Legalization of Canadian Documents

April 12, 2013

Whether you have immigrated to Canada or are visiting from ...

Authentication and Legalization, or Apostille, of Canadian Certificates of Residency

April 10, 2013

A Certificate of Residency is a document that is issued ...

When I send IDC my documents for authentication and legalization, do I need to include a money order for the Embassy fees?

March 26, 2013

As a part of our authentication and legalization services, or ...

Authentication and Legalization of Canadian Documents, otherwise known as Apostille

March 26, 2013

In the United States, you may be asked to get ...

Relocating to Kazakhstan – Authentication and Legalization, or Apostille, of Your Canadian Documents

March 20, 2013

While planning your move to Kazakhstan, you have been told ...

We were very proud to receive such wonderful client feedback

March 19, 2013

At International Documents Canada (IDC) we provide our clients with ...

I need my Canadian documents authenticated and legalized (Apostille) for use in Oman. Can you help me with this?

March 19, 2013

We specialize in managing the authentication and legalization process for ...

Do I need to have my University send a copy of my transcripts to the Embassy of Mexico in order to legalize (Apostille) my Canadian University degree?

March 15, 2013

The Embassy of Mexico does not require that a copy ...

Embassy of Colombia Holiday Closure

March 14, 2013

Authentication and Legalization, or Apostille, of Canadian Documents for Retirement in Panama

March 13, 2013

When planning your retirement in Panama, you should consider what ...

How to Get a Certificate of Good Conduct or Police Clearance from the United Arab Emirates

March 12, 2013

If you have been told you need a Certificate of ...

Getting Married in the Dominican Republic? About Authenticating and Legalizing (Apostille) Your Canadian Documents

March 6, 2013

If you are getting married in the Dominican Republic you ...

Taking a family trip to Mexico – update on requirements for Consent to Travel letters

February 28, 2013

Changes to the regulations of the Mexican Migration Law slated ...

Notarizing your documents before authentication and legalization

February 25, 2013

The Notary Public will then place their signature and stamp ...

Using an Authentication and Legalization Service

February 22, 2013

So you’ve been told that you need to authenticate ...

Document Attestation in Canada

February 20, 2013

Attestation or Document Attestation is another term used for the ...

The Embassy of Ecuador has moved.

February 20, 2013

The Embassy of Ecuador Has Moved – Need to have your ...

IMSS Application and Renewal – Authentication and Legalization (Apostille) of Canadian Birth Certificates and Marriage Certificates

February 15, 2013

It is IMSS application and renewal time again! As more ...

Consent to travel documents for Mexico must now be legalized/apostilled.

January 18, 2013

Based on the entry into force of the Regulations of ...

What is a Consent Letter for Children Travelling Abroad?

January 3, 2013

A consent to travel is a letter of permission for ...

Our goal is outstanding customer service for our clients. This is a proud IDC moment!

December 11, 2012

Being in a severe rush and very stressed in regards ...

I need an Ottawa Process Server for an Authentication and Legalization. Do you do this?

December 11, 2012

IDC specializes in  Authentication and Legalization or Canadian Apostille . ...

I need DFAIT Authentication Services for multiple copies of a document destined for use in more than one country. What is the process?

November 22, 2012

The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) will ...

Does the Consulate of China in Montreal legalize or Apostille documents?

November 15, 2012

Currently The Embassy of China in Ottawa looks after the ...

Can you Apostille or legalize my document for both the UAE and Qatar?

November 6, 2012

Canadian documents that need to be used in more than ...

My business document needs Certification at The Chamber of Commerce before I can get an Apostille. Can IDC help with this?

November 2, 2012

Authentication or certification of documents at the Canadian Chamber of ...

The Embassy of The Republic of Korea (South Korea) uses the term degree confirmation. Is this the same as degree legalization or apostille?

October 5, 2012

This embassy uses the term confirmation for the legalization of ...

Do I need an appointment to have a document legalized by the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa?

October 1, 2012

The Embassy of The United States does require an appointment ...

Once my documents have been legalized or apostilled they need to be sent to Saudi Arabia. Will you look after this for me?

September 28, 2012

Can you provide document legalization services for countries that do not have an embassy in Canada?

September 26, 2012

There are a few countries that do not have any ...

Process serving document authentication at The Department of Foreign Affairs(DFAIT) in Ottawa. Do you do this?

September 21, 2012

DFAIT recommends the use of a process server for individuals ...

What people are saying about our authentication and legalization service.

August 15, 2012

WOW! That’s amazing. Everything about this went so well! ...

The IRS has asked for a apostilled or legalized copy of my Canadian passport can you do this?

July 30, 2012

Canadians who must file taxes in the U.S. often ...

What happens once I’ve created a new IDC workform?

April 12, 2012

Once you’ve created and submitted a new IDC workform, ...

IDC offers flexible payment options

April 11, 2012

We offer a multitude of payment options for our clients, ...

IDC has partnered with CME (Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters)

April 11, 2012

We have partnered with the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association (...

What are the costs associated with authentication and legalization?

April 10, 2012

Having a document legalized will incur the following costs: – The ...

How do I pay?

April 10, 2012

You can pay by credit card or Paypal online or ...

When do I pay?

April 10, 2012

As soon as you have provided us with the details ...

Three Levels of Service

April 10, 2012

We offer economy (10 day), standard (3) and rush (1 day) authentication services, ...

A Confusing Process

April 10, 2012

The process of authentication and legalization is confusing. The experts ...

What happens after I submit a Workform to IDC?

April 8, 2012

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What is authentication and legalization?

March 18, 2012

The entire process centers on certifying that the official signature(...