AUTHENTICATE PUBLIC DOCUMENTS

APOSTILLE ADVICE

Apostille services provide a streamlined way to authenticate Canadian documents for international use.

What is an apostille?

An apostille is a certificate that verifies the authenticity of a document issued in one country for use in another. 

In Canada, authentication certificates are now replaced by Apostille certificates.

Required for documents intended for use in countries. Countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention.

View a list of the countries in this convention.

This streamlines the process by replacing the former authentication and legalization steps. Replaces it with a single apostille certificate.

If your document is for a country not part of the Hague Apostille Convention. You will still need an authentication certificate. As well, further legalization at the destination country’s embassy or consulate

WHAT IS AN APOSTILLE?

An apostille is a special certificate. Issued by a government that authenticates the origin of a public document.

Used when a document needs to be legally recognized in another country. Another country that is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

UNDERSTANDING APOSTILLES AS A NOTARY

The Apostille Convention has streamlined the process of authenticating legal documents recognized in other countries.

This means reduced processing times, less bureaucracy, and lower costs. It also enhances the ease of conducting international affairs. 

• for personal reasons like studying or working abroad,
• for business purposes such as international trade and contracts,
• or marrying in a foreign country.