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Yes! We can certainly help with the legalization of your Canadian documents. In fact, in some cases it is mandatory that you have your documents submitted in person to the embassy or consulate.

If your documents are destined for another country that has signed the Hague Apostille Convention, you will not require document legalization. Find out more about apostilles here: Canadian Document Apostille Process.

We will help you to make sure you have the correct documents, that you provide the correct supporting documents, and we will deal directly with the diplomatic mission on your behalf. You send your documents to us and we will handle the rest!

Contact our friendly specialists to discuss your options and find out more about the process.

To use your Canadian criminal record check in a country other than Canada, you will often have to first have this document apostilled, or authenticated and legalized. However, to find out for sure whether your criminal record check needs an apostille, you will need to ask the organization or person who has requested this document.  They are the only ones who can accurately tell you whether they first require that your document be apostilled.

You may be told that you need to “apostille” or “attest” or "legalize" your criminal record check. This is because different terms are used globally to describe this process of signature verification on documents intended for us abroad. In Canada, the terms “apostille”, “attestation”, and "authentication and legalization" refer to the same process.

If you have any questions about the apostille of your criminal record check, contact our friendly staff. We are here to answer your questions.

Yes! Having your criminal record check sent directly to IDC is the fastest way to have your document apostilled. As soon as you notify Gambit that you will be using IDC to apostille your criminal record check, they will direct your document to our Ottawa office. The only exception is if Gambit has already shipped your completed criminal record check back to you. In this case, they will inform you of this fact and you may ship your document to us as soon as you receive it from Gambit. Here is a link to our address. If you have any questions about this do not hesitate to contact our friendly staff.

If you need your Canadian documents officially recognized in Qatar, they will need to go through a specific process known as attestation. In Canada, the attestation process is more commonly referred to as the document authentication and legalization process.

To attest documents with the Embassy of Qatar you will first need to have these documents authenticated with the appropriate authentication authority in Canada. Once your documents have been authenticated, they can be submitted to the Embassy of Qatar, along with required supporting documents (where applicable). The types of supporting documents that you will be required to submit depend on the type of documents you are attesting. There are additional strict requirements for some types of documents such as university diplomas.

We would be happy to assist you with the attestation (the authentication and legalization) of your Canadian documents for use in Qatar. We will work with you to ensure your documents are prepared correctly and then manage all aspects of the attestation process. When you contact us we'll discuss your specific processing needs, explain your options, and answer your questions - no pressure and no obligation. Phone us toll-free at 1-888-433-1011 or submit our quick Contact Us form.

The Embassy of Qatar typically takes 5 business days on average to attest (legalize) documents, assuming that all is in order when they are submitted.  If your documents are not prepared correctly when you submit them, the process will be delayed. In addition, if necessary supporting documents have not been submitted or have not yet arrived, the attestation of your documents will be delayed.

For example, if you need to attest an educational document for use in Qatar, you will first have to arrange for official transcripts and a special "true copy form" to be sent from your educational institution directly to the embassy.

Note that all documents for legalization will first need to be authenticated by the appropriate authority in Canada before the Embassy of Qatar will attest them.

We can assist you with all stages of the attestation (authentication and legalization) process,  ensuring your documents are processed rapidly and accurately. Our experts specialize in getting your documents, including more complicated documents such as university diplomas and commercial contracts, through the attestation process without interruption. Contact us today to discuss your specific document attestation needs!

Yes, we can certainly attest your documents at the Embassy of Qatar. We specialize in managing all aspects of the document attestation process for our clients, processing many thousands of documents through the attestation process every year. Please note that in Canada the attestation process is more commonly referred to as "document authentication and legalization".

The first step is to contact our friendly staff. We'll discuss your document attestation needs, explain your options, and answer your questions. No pressure and no obligation. If you choose to have us handle the attestation process we'll work with you to ensure your documents are prepared correctly. You then send your documents to our Ottawa office, and we handle all aspects of the attestation process on your behalf. Phone us toll-free at 1-888-433-1011, or fill out our quick form and we'll get right back to you.