Need your Canadian documents recognized in non-Hague countries?
We offer fast, certified Authentication and Legalization services with rush processing available across Canada and for clients overseas. Trust Canada Notary to simplify the process of preparing your documents for international use, whether personal or corporate.
At Canada Notary, we specialize in document authentication and legalization services for clients across Canada. Whether you’re in Etobicoke, Burlington, Milton, Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Barrie, or anywhere nationwide, our expert team simplifies the process of authenticating and legalizing your Canadian documents for international use.
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If you need your Canadian documents accepted in countries that are not part of the Hague Apostille Convention, your documents must be authenticated by Global Affairs Canada and legalized at the appropriate embassy or consulate. For example, Canadian birth certificates, university degrees, or police clearances required for use in China, UAE, or Vietnam must follow this two-step process. Our team can handle the entire procedure for you quickly and efficiently.
Learn more about document authentication at Global Affairs Canada.
For clients in Hague member countries, visit our Apostille Services.
or email us at notary@canadanotary.ca
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.
Document authentication and legalization (also referred to as document attestation or embassy legalization) is Canada’s official method for certifying documents for use abroad in non-Hague countries. This process involves authenticating your document with Global Affairs Canada and then legalizing it through the relevant embassy or consulate.
For instance, if a Canadian university degree, birth certificate, or RCMP police clearance certificate is required for visa applications in the UAE, Qatar, or Saudi Arabia, it must first be authenticated by Global Affairs Canada and then legalized by the destination country’s embassy.
The complete process involves two key stages:
For countries that are members of the Hague Convention, apostille certification suffices. Learn more on our Apostille Services page.
We handle wide variety of documents, including:
At Canada Notary, we’ve simplified the process for you:
Submit your document (e.g., birth certificate, marriage certificate, or corporate contract). We’ll assess whether notarization is required before proceeding.
If not yet notarized, our licensed notaries can notarize your documents to meet submission criteria.
Documents are authenticated at Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa.
Authenticated documents are legalized at the appropriate embassy or consulate (e.g., UAE, Saudi Arabia, China, Vietnam).
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.
Documents for Hague Convention countries require apostille certification. For non-Hague countries, authentication and embassy legalization are necessary.
Processing typically takes 1 to 3 weeks, depending on embassy processing times and courier delivery schedules. Rush services available.
Yes, in many situations. Our team will advise if notarization is necessary before submission to Global Affairs Canada.
Yes. Canada Notary provides virtual authentication and legalization services to clients anywhere in Canada. Simply ship your documents to us securely.
Our team regularly handles document legalization at embassies for UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, China, Vietnam, Kuwait, Egypt, and many others.
From personal documents like birth certificates and degrees to corporate agreements and invoices, we process a wide variety of Canadian documents for international use.
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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