Preparing documents for Apostille
Preparing documents for apostille is the first and most crucial step in the process. If anything is done incorrectly, you may have to restart—wasting time and money. Read on to learn how to properly prepare documents for apostille, or contact our friendly experts for personalized guidance.
Prepare Your Documents for Apostille
- Confirm whether you have the correct documents.
- Determine which apostille office in Canada is needed for your documents.
- Confirm the apostille requirements of the applicable apostille office.
- Submit your documents for apostille – or hire an apostille service provider, like us!
Preparing your documents for the document apostille process can involve any of the following:
- ordering new documents
- having your documents notarized
- having a notary make certified true copies of your documents
- obtaining certified translations
Below you will find links to our Notary Services, Translation Services, and Document Procurement Services. Click on the buttons below to dive deeper into each service, or contact our friendly specialists to discuss the document preparation requirements that apply to your situation!
What requirements apply to me?
Global Affairs Canada and each provincial authority sets specific requirements for document apostille. To determine what requirements apply to you, contact our friendly specialists for a free consultation, or dig deeper into the process itself by visiting the website of the applicable apostille authority.
How can you help me?
Yes, that is what we do! When you contact us for a free consultation the first thing we’ll do is discuss your situation with you to determine the document apostille requirements that apply. We’ll help you prepare your documents, and support you through the entire apostille process. Phone us toll-free at 1-888-433-1011 or fill out our quick contact form.
Global Recognition, Local Expertise: Your Documents, Validated Everywhere
From document apostille, to authentication and legalization, or attestation, our specialized services ensure global recognition of your documents. We are your trusted document apostille partner, handling everything from procurement, preparation, translation, notarization, and more. We bring our expertise to each step, so you can trust that your documents will be accepted anywhere in the world.
Contact us for your free consultation. Our friendly experts will explain your options and answer your questions.
The Document Apostille Process
To have a document recognized abroad, it must go through the apostille process. This allows acceptance in countries that follow the Apostille Convention. For such destinations, the Apostille process applies and involves the following steps.
Document Preparation
Preparing your document for the document apostille process can involve multiple steps including notarization, translation, obtaining new documents, and more.
Document Apostille
The document apostille process is the final step of the process to have your document officially recognized in another country that is a signatory to the Hague Apostille Convention.
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