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Overseas Marriage Documentation Services – Canada Notary

Planning to get married abroad?
At Canada Notary, we help simplify the paperwork process. Whether you’re marrying in the Philippines, India, UAE, or any other country, we prepare, notarize, and assist with all the necessary documents to ensure your marriage abroad is recognized legally in Canada and your destination country.

From Affidavit of Single Status to Certificate of Legal Capacity to Marry, our experienced team ensures fast, professional, and affordable service — available both online and at our convenient Ontario locations.

What Documents Are Needed for Overseas Marriage?

Each country has its own legal requirements for foreign nationals wishing to marry. Canada Notary helps prepare the following common documents required for marriage abroad:

  • Affidavit of Single Status
  • Statutory Declaration of Freedom to Marry
  • Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage
  • Affidavit of Marital Status
  • Authenticated and Apostilled Documents
  • Certified Copies of Canadian IDs or Passports

Unsure which documents are needed for your specific country? Contact us — our document specialists are ready to assist.

or email us at notary@canadanotary.ca

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Ready to simplify your overseas marriage paperwork? Let Canada Notary help with drafting, notarizing, and certifying your documents — quickly and professionally.

Affidavit of Single Status / Marital Status

Many foreign governments require a sworn affidavit confirming you are legally free to marry. At Canada Notary, we draft and notarize Affidavits of Single Status or Marital Status, then assist with authentication or apostille for international use.

Documents can be:

Certificate of Legal Capacity to Marry

Embassies often require certified copies of your:

  • Canadian Passport
  • Birth Certificate
  • PR Card or Citizenship Certificate
  • Divorce Certificate (if previously married)

At Canada Notary, we certify your documents promptly, either in-person or online via video conferencing.

Authentication & Apostille for Overseas Marriage Documents

Documents intended for overseas use typically require:

  • Authentication by Global Affairs Canada
  • Legalization by the destination country’s embassy
  • OR Apostille certification under the Hague Convention

At Canada Notary, we:

  • Authenticate and apostille your documents for countries that accept apostilles
  • Handle embassy legalization for non-Hague countries like the Philippines and UAE

Explore our Apostille and Legalization Services to simplify your international document requirements.

 

How Our Process Works

Getting married abroad? We make the documentation process simple:

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Tell us your destination country and marriage date.

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We prepare your required documents.

(affidavit, statutory declaration, etc.)

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Documents are notarized in-person or online.

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We authenticate, apostille, or legalize your documents as required.

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Optional document shipping available for delivery to embassies, consulates, or your destination country.

Want everything handled remotely? Use our secure Online Notary Services and shipping services.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What documents do I need to marry abroad?

It depends on the country. Typically, you’ll need an Affidavit of Single Status, Certificate of Legal Capacity to Marry, and certified copies of your passport or birth certificate.

Yes! We specialize in documentation for marriages in the Philippines, including affidavits, certificates, and embassy legalization.

Yes. We provide apostille and authentication services for your overseas marriage documents.

Yes. Our virtual notary can draft, notarize, and assist remotely.

Notarization and drafting are usually same-day. Authentication and legalization can take 1–3 weeks depending on processing times.

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    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.

    Our Office Hours

    Appointments available 7 days a week

    Our Email

    notary@canadanotary.ca

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    +1 (416) 840-6952

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