Need your Canadian documents recognized abroad?
We offer fast, certified Apostille services with same-day processing available across Canada and for clients overseas.
Fast, Reliable, Affordable
At Canada Notary, we specialize in apostille services to help you certify documents for international use. Whether you’re in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Montreal, Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Barrie, Scarborough, Markham, or any other city or province, our team ensures your documents are legalized correctly and efficiently.
With Canada’s adoption of the Hague Apostille Convention in January 2024, getting your documents accepted internationally is now simpler than ever. Learn more about the Hague Apostille Convention. We provide nationwide apostille services as well as local apostille services from our offices across Ontario and beyond. Refer to Global Affairs Canada for official guidance.
For related services, explore our Notarization Services, Mobile Notary, or Translation Services.
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Get fast, affordable apostille services wherever you are in Canada. Our expert team provides nationwide coverage with both online and in-person options, ensuring your documents are certified quickly and accurately for international use.
An apostille certificate is an official certificate that authenticates Canadian documents for use in over 125 countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention. This process is critical for Canadian residents and businesses who need to present documents abroad for legal, commercial, or personal reasons. Whether your documents originate from Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, Manitoba, or elsewhere across Canada, we simplify and expedite the entire apostille process.
Apostille services in Canada are essential for international document acceptance, especially after Canada joined the Hague Apostille Convention in 2024. Apostille certification confirms that your Canadian public documents—like birth certificates, marriage certificates, RCMP police clearances, and corporate documents—are genuine and ready for international submission.
At Canada Notary, we provide comprehensive apostille services for personal and business documents. Whether you’re applying for work overseas, pursuing international education, handling immigration, or conducting international trade, our apostille experts in Canada can help you process your documents efficiently.
We serve major provinces and cities across Canada through our local offices and virtual services, ensuring that your documents are apostilled regardless of your location.
We handle the apostille of a wide variety of documents, including:
Canada is now a recognized member of the Hague Apostille Convention (as of January 11, 2024), which means your Canadian documents can be apostilled and accepted in over 125 countries worldwide — without the need for further embassy legalization.
At Canada Notary, we make this process seamless. Whether you’re dealing with personal, academic, or corporate paperwork, our Apostille Services ensure your Canadian documents are properly certified and legally recognized abroad.
We handle the entire process so your documents are accepted in any of the Apostille member countries — including:
| Feature | Apostille | Authentication & Legalization |
|---|---|---|
| Use For | Hague Convention Countries | Non-Hague Countries |
| Issued By | Global Affairs Canada or Provincial Authority | GAC + Embassy/Consulate |
| Processing Time | 1–5 Business Days (Typically Faster) | Can Take 1–3 Weeks |
| Accepted In | 125+ Countries | Remaining Non-Member Countries |
| Embassy Legalization Needed? | No | Yes |
| Same-Day Processing with Canada Notary | Available | Available for Select Embassies |
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At Canada Notary, we’ve simplified the process for you:
Submit your documents online or visit one of our Ontario offices.
One of our licensed notaries will verify and notarize your documents.
We handle submission to Global Affairs Canada or the appropriate provincial authority.
We ship your completed documents anywhere in Ontario, across Canada, or internationally.
Whether you need apostille services in Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Barrie, Scarborough, North York, or cities in British Columbia (Vancouver, Surrey), Alberta (Calgary, Edmonton), Manitoba (Winnipeg), Quebec (Montreal, Quebec City), or across Atlantic Canada—Canada Notary can help.
Most Canadian-issued public documents can be apostilled, including birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas, police clearances, corporate documents, and more.
Processing typically takes 1 to 5 business days, but same-day and rush options are available for urgent requests.
Yes, Canada Notary offers secure virtual apostille services for clients across Canada.
In many cases, yes. We can help notarize your document before submission to Global Affairs Canada.
Apostille simplifies international document acceptance in Hague member countries. Non-Hague countries require authentication and embassy legalization.
We’re here to make international document preparation stress-free and fully compliant. Whether you’re planning a destination wedding, applying for dual citizenship, or expanding your business internationally, we’ll handle the paperwork so you don’t have to.
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We follow the Law Society of Ontario’s guidelines regarding remote and virtual signing under the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act and the witnessing of wills under the Succession Law Reform Act, provided all required conditions are met. Online notary services are not permitted under the Notaries Act. Contact us for more information or to determine if your matter qualifies.
DISCLAIMER: Canada Notary provides notary public services only and does not offer legal advice or representation. We do not verify the accuracy or validity of documents. All sales are final—no refunds. In case of mistakes, we will redo the document free of charge.
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