How do I prepare my documents for apostille?

Global Affairs Canada and each provincial apostille office have specific requirements for how documents need to be prepared. These requirements will depend on the type and origin of your documents.

Apostilles are issued by an office in Canada based on the origin of the documents. The apostille will be issued by either by Global Affairs Canada, or by a provincial office if your documents originate from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Ontario. Once you know where to have your documents apostilled, you will need to research how to prepare and submit your documents, as unfortunately each apostille office has their own unique procedures, requirements, fees, and timelines.

Contact our friendly staff to discuss the requirements that apply to your specific situation, or review our instructions on how to prepare your documents for authentication and legalization.