It is not always necessary for you to be present when your document is being notarized. This may depend on the type of notarization, the purpose of the notarization, or where the document will be used.

To make a certified true copy of a document, only the original document is required by the Notary Public. You do not need to be present to have a certified true copy made.

If you need to sign a document, such as a declaration or Power of Attorney, you may need to be present at the time of signing. The Notary Pubic will witness your signature, verify your identity, and then add their statement of execution (such as "sworn before me") to your document.

There are exceptions to these rules based on the regulations as outlined by the Canadian Law Society. In some cases, a remote notarization or electronic signature verification may be accepted. This usually applies to documents that will be used within their jurisdiction and not internationally.

Contact our friendly staff to discuss your situation and find out more about document notarization. We would be happy to answer your questions. Call us toll-free at 1-888-433-1011 or send us a quick online enquiry.

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

If the document contains a foreign language, you will likely 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.

Each provincial apostille office has its own requirements regarding translations. Therefore, we suggest you do your research in advance.

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

Generally, you must provide original documents as supporting documents. This varies depending on the type of supporting documents, the embassy or consulate in question, and your specific situation. For example, you can provide a photocopy of your passport and would not need to send the original. However, a cover letter or application form should contain your original signature.

To find out more about supporting document requirements specific to your situation, please contact our friendly staff.

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.