FAQs Archive
-
Yes! There are different versions of Canadian marriage certificates. The standard format for a marriage certificate issued by a Canadian province is called a "file size" certificate. The file size certificate contains the basic information of the marriage.
A certified copy of the marriage registration can also be issued by your province. This type of certificate contains all the details used to register the marriage, such as the citizenship of the parents. This format of marriage certificate is the longest and is printed on a 8 x 14 size paper.
The most important thing to note, is that only an official marriage certificate issued by the province is acceptable for apostille.
In the past, there have been other formats of certificates issued, such as wallet size certificates. Wallet size certificates cannot be processed as they are too small to apply the required stamps of the apostille process.
If you have questions or want us to review your documents, don't hesitate to contact our friendly staff.
-
A new marriage certificate can be ordered from the province where the marriage took place. In most cases it can be easily done online. Many of our clients will also have their new marriage certificate sent straight to our office to save time and additional shipping fees.
Here are the provincial websites that provide information on ordering vital certificates from your Province or Territory:
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Yukon
If you have questions about ordering your marriage certificate, don't hesitate to contact our friendly staff.
-
The pricing for the apostille of a Canadian marriage certificate will vary depending on a few factors. Whether you have additional documents, the destination country, the speed of service you need, are all factors in determining the cost.
Each situation is unique and there are several variables that can effect the total cost. The best way to get a detailed quote is to contact us for a free consultation. Contact a friendly IDC expert to discuss your situation. Or follow the link to see general information about our pricing.
-
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.
-
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!
Page 33 of 61