Authenticating & Legalizing aCanadian Certificate of Origin

Most likely, yes. The authentication and legalization process is used to have Canadian documents formally recognized in other countries. To find out whether you need to do this for your Certificate of Origin, you will need to contact the party to whom you are submitting the Certificate of Origin. They will be able to tell you whether they require the certificate to be authenticated and legalized before they will accept it. Note that unlike the apostille process, you will need to legalize your Certificate of Origin separately for each destination country.

For more information on authenticating and legalizing your Certificate of Origin please contact our friendly specialists.

Yes, we can authenticate and legalize your Certificate of Origin on your behalf. We specialize in rapidly authenticating and legalizing documents such as Certificates of Origin for our clients. We assist you in preparing your documents for submission and then handle all aspects of the authentication and legalization process on your behalf.  Contact our friendly specialists for more information on how we can be of assistance.

If you handle the authentication and legalization of your Certificate of Origin yourself, you should expect to wait up to four weeks. It is also important to note that if you make a mistake in how your document is prepared or submitted, you will typically have to re-start the process from the beginning. Be sure to thoroughly research the requirements of Global Affairs Canada and the diplomatic mission of the destination country prior to submission.

If we are handling the authentication and legalization of your Certificate of Origin for you, we will ensure your document is prepared correctly, reducing the risk of any delays. Contact our friendly specialists for a more detailed estimate of how long the authentication and legalization of your Certificate of Origin will take.

Authenticating and legalizing a Certificate of Origin involves three steps. The first step involves preparing your certificate for submission. This means verifying whether the format and signatures are sufficient, as well as determining the supporting document requirements. The second step involves submitting your certificate to Global Affairs Canada to be authenticated. The third step involves submitting your certificate to the appropriate embassy or consulate to be legalized. Click on the links for more information on these three steps, or contact our friendly specialists who would be happy to answer your questions.

The Certificate of Origin may need to be notarized by a Canadian Notary Public and then certified by the local Chamber of Commerce or Board of Trade. However, Certificates of Origin certified and issued electronically by the Chamber of Commerce do not need to be notarized, as the Chamber will have a letter of waiver on file. Once those steps have been completed, the Certificate of Origin can go through the authentication and legalization process. Contact us to determine the country specific requirements for the authentication and legalization of a Certificate of Origin.

In Canada, the term “apostille” refers to the authentication and legalization process. If you have been told you need to apostille your Certificate of Origin, what you actually will be doing is authenticating and legalizing this document. The steps involved and criteria of the process will depend on the destination country.

A Certificate of Origin that has been certified by the Chamber of Commerce will not require notarization to meet the criteria of Global Affairs Canada.

For the legalization portion of the process, you will need to determine the requirements of the diplomatic mission of the destination country. Some embassies will require additional documents to be legalized and others may require supporting documents.

Contact our friendly specialists for more information on the apostille process and how to process your Canadian Certificate of Origin.

The pricing for authenticating and legalizing a Certificate of Origin can only be determined after we know the destination country. When you contact us, we’ll discuss your specific situation, lay out your options, and give you a detailed quote so you know exactly what is involved. Contact our friendly staff, or visit our website for general information on our pricing.