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Global Affairs Canada will apostille an official document that is written in English or French. If your document contains a foreign language, it will need to be certified by a Canadian certified translator.

If the document is completely written in a foreign language, you will need to provide a certified English or French translation. The translation should be made by a Canadian certified translator in order for it to be accepted.

We can obtain the certified translation on your behalf. Speak to one of our experts to find out more.

There are circumstances where a certified translation is required and must be submitted along with the original for legalization. This requirement can depend on the purpose of the document or the supporting document requirements of the diplomatic mission in question.

A few of the apostille offices across Canada also have a requirement that any document containing a foreign language must be certified by a Canadian Certified Translator.

It may also be the recipient abroad who has asked you to provide a certified translation along with the apostilled (or legalized) document.

We would be happy to help you find a certified translator or handle the translation as a part of our services. Contact us for your free consultation.

A certified translator can provide an official and accurate translation of a document from a specific language to another language. A Canadian certified translator will have applied and passed the tests to become certified with a specific provincial or territorial association of translators and interpreters.

In most cases, translations must be prepared by a Canadian Certified Translator to meet the criteria of the apostille office and most diplomatic missions.

Contact our friendly staff to find out more about how we can help with the translation of your documents.

You will likely need supporting documents every time you authenticate and legalize a document. This of course will depend on the type of document and the rules of the embassy or consulate. Each submission of a document for legalization will need to include the specific supporting documents, which are usually kept by the embassy or consulate.

We have clients who must produce the same type of document on an annual basis and they do need to provide the supporting documents every year.

Our expert staff can assist you with the supporting document requirements specific to your situation. Contact us today! Call us toll-free at 1-888-433-1011 or send us an online enquiry.

Yes, we can provide you with a template cover letter and advise what information should be included. The format and content of the cover letter may vary depending on document type and purpose. We keep up to date information on over 200 diplomatic missions across Canada.

Contact us for a free consultation and more information on the supporting document requirements.

Yes, we can provide you with the application form required by the embassy or consulate. We can also provide you with a current list of all supporting documents requirements of the appropriate embassy or consulate. We keep up to date information on over 200 diplomatic missions across Canada.

Feel free to contact one of our friendly specialists to find out what supporting documents you will need to provide.