Making your Canadian documents valid worldwide. Do you need to use a Canadian birth certificate, power of attorney, or diploma in another country? First, you must understand that before it will be accepted abroad, it must be officially verified. Consequently, most clients turn to professional Apostille Services Canada to handle this complex process.
Since January 11, 2024, Canada has joined the Hague Apostille Convention. As a result, the old, slow process of “Authentication and Legalization” has effectively been replaced by a faster, single-step certificate called an Apostille.
At Canada Notary, we are Canada’s leading experts in Apostille Services. Furthermore, we navigate the entire government bureaucracy for you—whether you need a simple Apostille for Italy or full Legalization for the UAE—so that your documents are processed correctly and on time.
Importantly, the rules changed significantly in 2024. Therefore, it is critical to know which process applies to your specific destination:
The Big Change:
Apostille: If your document is going to a Hague Convention Country (e.g., USA, UK, India, Philippines, Mexico), you now only need ONE certificate: the Apostille. In other words, no embassy visits are required.
Legalization: However, if your document is going to a Non-Hague Country (e.g., UAE, China, Vietnam, Qatar), the traditional two-step process (Authentication + Embassy Legalization) still applies.
Ultimately, we handle both processes for you. You simply drop off your documents, and subsequently, we determine the correct path for your destination.
Generally, we provide Apostille Services Canada for both personal and corporate documents. For example, we frequently process:
Namely, Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates.
Such as Power of Attorney, Wills, Affidavits, and Single Status Declarations.
Specifically, University Degrees, Diplomas, and Transcripts (Note: these must be notarized or certified true copies first).
Including Articles of Incorporation, Corporate Bylaws, Commercial Invoices, and Board Resolutions.
In particular, RCMP Criminal Record Checks (fingerprint-based).
To begin with, the process is designed to be simple for you:
Submit Your Request: First, fill out the form on this page or visit one of our Walk-In Locations.
Document Review: Next, our specialists review your documents to ensure they are eligible for Apostille Services Canada.
Notarization (If Needed): Additionally, if your document requires a notary seal before the Apostille, we handle that on-site.
Submission: Subsequently, we submit your file to the correct government authority (Provincial or Federal).
Completion: Finally, we pick up the finished documents and courier them back to you or directly to your destination abroad.
Fees vary because the price depends on the speed of service (Standard vs. Rush) and government fees. Therefore, please request a quote for the most accurate pricing.
In short, they serve the same purpose but are used for different countries. Specifically, an Apostille is a streamlined certificate valid in 125+ countries. Conversely, Authentication is the older method required for countries outside the Hague Convention.
Yes. In fact, many countries require the document to be translated after the Apostille is attached. Fortunately, our Certified Translation Services can handle over 50 languages.
Undoubtedly, yes. Government agencies typically require the original Birth or Marriage Certificate. Otherwise, photocopies are often rejected unless they are notarized as "Certified True Copies" first.
In conclusion, stop guessing which stamp you need. Instead, trust the experts in Apostille Services Canada to handle the bureaucracy for you.
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Offer valid from September 12–15, 2025. Excludes Apostille and Translation services.
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To qualify for the 15% notary discount, eligible individuals must provide valid proof. Full-time students are required to present a valid student ID along with proof of current full-time enrollment. Seniors must be 65 years of age or older and show government-issued ID for age verification. Those receiving social assistance must provide official documentation from either Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). Canadian military personnel must present valid military identification. All submitted documentation must be current and verifiable. Canada Notary reserves the right to decline the discount if sufficient proof is not provided.
