Document Legalization at theEmbassy of Russia

The authentication and legalization process is used to certify the authenticity of Canadian documents so that these documents will be officially recognized in another country. There are three steps to the authentication and legalization process:

1. preparation;
2. authentication, and;
3. legalization.

When authenticating and legalizing Canadian documents to be used in Russia, the third and final step of the process is done by the the Embassy of the Russia Federation in Ottawa.  The embassy only accepts submissions in person. Therefore, you will need to attend in person or hire an expert service like ours. We  can manage all aspects of the authentication and legalization process for you. We work with you to ensure that your documents are prepared correctly and then handle all aspects of the authentication and legalization process for you. Contact us today for more information and your free detailed quote.

The processing time for the legalization of documents at the Embassy of the Russian Federation is up to 10 business days. Submissions are made through the Russia Visa Center in Ottawa.

Before you send your documents to the Embassy of the Russian Federation they will first need to be authenticated by Global Affairs Canada. The processing time for authentication at Global Affairs Canada is up to 15 business days, plus mailing time.

Contact us to discuss your documents and to obtain a detailed quote. We would be happy to assist you with the authentication and legalization process. Call us toll-free at 1-888-433-1011 or complete our short request form.

The Embassy of the Russian Federation’s current supporting document requirements are as follows:

• a photocopy of the applicant’s passport
• Photocopies of the authenticated documents

For commercial documents, they also require a letter of authorization on company letterhead.

Contact us for more information! Phone us toll-free at 1-888-433-1011, or complete an online request form.

Yes, we can certainly handle the legalization of your Certificate of Residency at the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Canada. Your Certificate of Residency will need to be notarized by a Canadian Notary Public and authenticated by Global Affairs Canada prior to the submission to the embassy for legalization.

We will work with you to ensure your Certificate of Residency is prepared correctly and manage all aspects of the authentication and legalization process for you. Contact us today for more information and for your free quote – no pressure and no obligation!

Yes, we can certainly handle the legalization of your RCMP Criminal Record Check at the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Canada. To save time, you may even want to have the criminal record check sent directly to our office when it is issued. We can also recommend a company for you to use to digitize your fingerprints and submit your application to the RCMP.

Once your criminal record check arrives at our Ottawa office we handle all aspects of the authentication and legalization process for you! Contact us today for more information and for your no obligation quote.

There are a few factors that will affect the pricing of the legalization of your documents at the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Canada. First, whether the documents have been properly prepared and whether the supporting documents are all in order. Next, and maybe most important, is the number of documents. Our service fees and the Embassy consular fees are charged per document.

We encourage you to contact us, so we can discuss your situation and give you an idea of the costs involved with the authentication and legalization of your documents for use in Russia. Contact our experts to get your free quote, or review our website for more general information on our pricing.