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The Canadian apostille process - previously referred to as the "document authentication and legalization" process - consists of two steps:

1. Document preparation - to ensure your documents meet the requirements set by the appropriate apostille office in Canada.
2. Document apostille - at the appropriate Canadian apostille office.

You may use the links above for more information on each of these steps. If you have additional questions or are looking for assistance with the Canadian apostille process, please reach out to us. Our friendly staff would be happy to answer your questions and explain your options - no obligation and no pressure. As Canada's leading apostille experts, we manage the Canadian apostille process for thousands of clients every year and can certainly assist you with the apostille of your Canadian documents for use in Portugal. Contact us to discuss your situation!

Yes, we can certainly handle the apostille process on your behalf. We will work with you to ensure your documents are prepared correctly. Then you send your documents to our Ottawa office and we manage all aspects of the apostille process on your behalf.

Note that since Canada has signed the Hague Apostille Convention, Canada can now issue an actual apostille. This means that document legalization at the embassy is no longer required for Portugal.

Contact our friendly staff so we can assess your situation, answer your questions, and explain your options.

The length of time it takes to apostille documents for use in Portugal depends on how you go about the process. First, you need to determine which Canadian government office holds jurisdiction over the origins of your documents. Each apostille office in Canada has its own processing time and requirements. When mailing in documents for apostille, you should expect to wait anywhere from 5 business days to 70 business days, depending on the office. Please note that if you make a mistake in how your documents are prepared or submitted, they will be returned to you unprocessed, forcing you to re-start the process from the beginning.

We specialize in the Canadian document apostille process, processing many thousands of documents every year for our clients. Because we apostille thousands of documents every year we avoid the common mistakes and pitfalls that can greatly increase the cost and time required for processing. Contact us today to find out how we can expedite the apostille process. Call us toll-free at 1-888-433-1011, or send us an online enquiry.

If you are navigating the apostille process on your own, the cost will consist of the following: the cost of shipping your documents to and from the appropriate Canadian government apostille office, and any costs associated with preparing your documents, such as notarization or translation. Contact our friendly staff to get up-do-date information on the fees for document apostille.

If you choose to use our apostille experts to manage the process for you, you should also factor in our service fee. Our service fee varies depending on which services you need and how many documents you have for processing. When you contact us, we'll answer your questions, clearly explain your options, and provide you a detailed quote so you can see exactly what is involved - no pressure and no obligation. Contact our experts to discuss your situation or review our website for more general information on our pricing.