When you need to use your Canadian document outside of Canada, you may be asked to have it authenticated, legalized, or to obtain an apostille. These terms all refer to a process that verifies your document so it can be used in the destination country.

Document legalization is the last step of the authentication and legalization process. This step is required when the destination country is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. Document legalization involves having your document stamped and signed by a consular officer at the appropriate Embassy or Consulate of the destination country in Canada.

If the destination country is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, it will only require an apostille.

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