A Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad is issued by Global Affairs Canada. It will already obtain a signature and stamp of the apostille office at Global Affairs Canada. Therefore, it does not require further apostilles.

The need for legalization will depend on where it will be used. You should ask the authority in the destination country if they want their embassy or consulate in Canada to also legalize the Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad.

If you have any questions about whether your Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad needs to be legalized, don’t hesitate to contact our friendly specialists. We would be happy to answer your questions.