Apostille a Canadian Single Status Document

The pricing for the apostille of a Single Status Document will vary depending on a few factors. For example, it may depend on the services you require, the speed of services chosen, and the consular fees at the diplomatic mission of the destination country (where applicable).

Feel free to contact us, so we can discuss your options with you and give you an idea of the costs involved with the apostille of your Single Status Document. Contact our friendly specialists to get a quote, or review our pricing page for more general information on our pricing.

If you have been asked to “apostille” your Canadian Single Status Document you should know that the term “apostille” refers to an international certificate called an apostille certificate. The term apostille refers to the Hague Apostille Convention.

Canada recently signed the Hague Apostille Convention January 2024), making it possible to obtain an apostille on a Canadian document. In Canada, the process used to be called authentication and legalization.

If the destination country is an apostille signatory country, the apostille is obtained through the appropriate apostille office in Canada, based on where the document was issued. If the destination country is not an apostille signatory country, then there is an additional step of legalization after the apostille office is completed.

For more information on apostille versus authentication and legalization, contact our friendly specialists.

We recommend processing an original Single Status Document. In special cases, it may be acceptable to apostille a copy of your Single Status Document. However, that will depend on the type of document and should only be done if the recipient in the destination country has advised you to do so.

To apostille a copy of your Single Status Document, you will first need a Canadian Notary Public to make what is known as a Certified True Copy of your document.

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Yes! There are three types of Single Status Documents that can be issued in Canada and used to support your single status. These three types of Single Status Documents are:

• Single Status Declaration 

This is a statement or declaration that you make in front of a Canadian Notary Public. 

• Provincial Marriage Search Certificate

This is a document that can be ordered from your province of residence that states you have not registered a marriage in that province. 

•  Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad 

If you have been asked for a Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad, it can be requested from Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa. It is based on your Single Status Declaration and citizenship.

We can help you to obtain the appropriate document and assist with the preparation of your Single Status Document. Contact us today!

Whether your Single Status Document needs to be notarized before it can be apostilled will depend on what type of Single Status Document you have and where it was issued.

For example, a provincial marriage search certificate from Ontario will require notarization. However, a provincial marriage search certificate from British Columbia would not need to be notarized. This is because the provinces prepare these differently.

However, if you are preparing a Single Status Declaration, it must be signed in front of a Canadian Notary Public. The Notary Public will add their signature and seal to the declaration. Now it is ready for apostille.

If you have any questions about whether your Single Status Document requires notarization, feel free to contact our friendly specialists. We would welcome the chance to speak with you and help in any way we can.

The process of apostille for a Single Status Document involves the following steps:

Step 1 – Prepare the document for processing
Step 2 – Submit the document to the appropriate apostille office in Canada
Step 2 – Submit the document to the relevant embassy or consulate for legalization (if applicable)

For more information on these steps, click on each step above. We would certainly be happy to walk you through the apostille of your Single Status Document and answer any of your questions. Contact our expert staff by calling us toll-free at 1-888-433-1011, or send us an online enquiry.

Yes, you will likely need to have your Single Status Document apostilled to have it officially recognized in a foreign country. To be sure, you should confirm with the authority abroad who has requested the Single Status Document. Requirements can vary by situation, by region, and by agency abroad.

For non-apostille countries, you may also need to have the Single Status Document legalized by the embassy or consulate of the destination country.

Contact our friendly specialists for more information on the apostille of Canadian Single Status Documents.

How long it will take to apostille your Single Status document will depend on where it was signed and notarized, as well as where it will be used. The apostille offices across Canada take between 5 to 65 business days. Beware that if there are any errors or omissions in the documents, they will be returned to you unprocessed.

If your document also requires legalization (for non-apostille countries), there will be additional requirements and processing time.

Using a service like ours can expedite the process and avoid stressful roadblocks. We remove mailing times and ensure your documents are prepared correctly the first time, avoiding any lengthy delays.

Contact an IDC expert for an estimate on how long it will take to apostille your Single Status document.