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Yes!  We can certainly help you with "attestation" of your Canadian documents. If you have been asked to attest Canadian documents, you should be aware that in Canada the process does not incorporate the same terminology. The Canadian process is called document apostille, or in some cases authentication and legalization.  We will help you navigate the requirements of the attestation process and handle all steps on your behalf.

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

Attestation is a specific process used in certain foreign countries, commonly the Middle East. It is a similar process of authentication at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and then legalization by an embassy or consulate. In essence, it is the same process as authentication and legalization in Canada.

The document authentication and legalization process allows your Canadian documents to be used outside of Canada in non-apostille countries. It is a multi-step process of documents preparation, document authentication, and document legalization. At each stage of the process your documents are reviewed and if approved can move on to the next step until completed.

If you have Canadian documents for use in another country that is also a signatory to the Hague Apostille Convention, your documents will need to go through the apostille process in Canada. Any country that is a signatory to the Hague Apostille Convention will legally recognize documents from other signatory countries, as long as these documents have first been “apostilled”.

For more information, or to discuss your document requirements, feel free to contact our friendly staff. We would happily discuss your documents and how to ensure they meet the criteria of the process.

The pricing for authenticating and legalizing a Commercial Invoice can vary. A detailed quote is built on a few factors, such as the services you require, the speed of service you choose, and the consular fees of the embassy or consulate of the destination country.

Feel free to contact us, so we can discuss your options with you and give you an idea of the costs involved with the authentication and legalization of your Commercial Invoice. Contact our friendly specialists to get a quote, or click here for more general information on our pricing.

The process of apostille of a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Certificate involves the following steps:

1. Step 1 involves preparing your certificate for submission.
2. Step 2 involves submitting your certificate to the appropriate office for apostille or authentication.
3. Step 3 involves submitting your certificate to the diplomatic mission for legalization (if applicable). Note that this is not required for apostille countries.

You may click on the links above for more information on each of the steps. Feel free to contact an IDC specialist who can answer all of your questions.

The total processing time to apostille your Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Certificate will vary depending where it will be used abroad. If the destination country is a signatory to the Hague Apostille Convention, it requires an apostille. However, if the destination country is not a signatory to the Hague Apostille Convention, the document requires authentication and legalization, which may take longer.

We can expedite the process and ensure your documents are prepared correctly the first time. Contact our friendly specialists for a more detailed quote and estimated processing time.

You will need to contact the person or organization that has requested the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Certificate to determine if it needs to be apostilled. The need for apostille can very depending on the country or authority in question. However, most Canadian documents will need to go through the apostille process, or the authentication and legalization process (if applicable).

For more information on the process of obtaining the apostille on your Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Certificate, please contact one of our experts.