Document Apostille
Document apostille in Canada is used when you need your documents officially recognized in a foreign country. The process may involve several steps depending on the destination country. Contact us for expert guidance and a free consultation—we’re here to help make it simple.
Apostille for International Documents
An “apostille” is a form of document authentication issued by a competent authority in a participating country to verify the authenticity of a public document for use in another participating country. It is governed by the Hague Apostille Convention of 1961. The primary goal of an apostille is to eliminate the need for additional layers of authentication, such as diplomatic legalization, streamlining the process for international documents.
There are 127 (and counting) signatory countries of the Hague Apostille Convention. For these countries, the legalization at the Embassy/Consulate will not be required, thereby avoiding the need for additional processing times and supporting document requirements.
Documents destined for non-apostille signatory countries will need to go through the document authentication and legalization process.
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.
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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, 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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Documents
We are your trusted service for document apostille, or authentication and legalization. We offer services for a wide range of personal and commercial documents. Our team helps to ensure your documents meet global standards securely and efficiently. For a detailed list of the most common documents, visit our Documents Page.
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Our prices for document services, such as apostille, authentication, legalization, and more, can vary depending on many factors. These factors may include the origins of your documents, the destination country where they will be used, or the desired speed of service. For a list of our service fees, visit our Pricing page.
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