Apostille Certificate: How to Apostille a Document in Canada

Are you looking to obtain an Apostille Certificate or Apostille Stamp for a document in Canada? If so, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog post, we’ll explain what an Apostille Certificate is and the steps involved in obtaining one in Canada. We’ll also provide tips on the best way to go about getting your document apostilled quickly and easily. Whether you need to have a personal document like a birth certificate apostilled or a business document apostilled, this guide will provide all the necessary information.

The process

If you need to have a document apostilled for use in another country, the process can vary depending on the type of document and your location. Generally, the steps are as follows:

1. Choose a reputable Apostille stamp service to process your documents. An Apostille is an official government seal that confirms the authenticity of your documents for use overseas.

2. Provide the necessary documents, such as birth or marriage certificates, or court documents, to the service provider.

3. Your documents will then be verified by the service provider before being sent off to the relevant government department for authentication.

4. The authenticated documents will then be sent back to you with the official Apostille stamp.

It’s important to note that some countries may require additional certifications or processes before they can be used legally in that country, so it’s best to check with the foreign government before proceeding with an Apostille. Additionally, some countries may not accept an Apostille stamp and require a different form of authentication such as a Notarization.

Service Fees For Authentication

at Canadian Government Offices and Legalization at Consulates and Embassies

Personal Documents

CAD$225* — for the first document

CAD$25* — for each additional document

Commercial Documents

CAD$350* — per document

*Prices in Canadian Dollars

*Taxes are extra

*Embassy/Consulate fees are extra

*Canadian Government Service fees are extra

*Money order/bank draft fee is extra $15CAD

*Shipment fee to and from Government offices and Embassy/Consulates located outside of Ottawa is extra CAD$100

Our Centre can help you authenticate and legalize the following documents:

• Degrees, diplomas and transcripts;
• Birth, marriage, death, and change of name certificate;
• Power of attorney documentation;
• Criminal record check certificates and fingerprints forms;
• Deeds and authorization letters;
• Corporate and export-related documents;
• Any other documents originating from within any Canadian province

What if I need my document urgently?

PREPARE THE DOCUMENTS FOR THE AUTHENTICATION PROCESS. IF YOU’RE NOT SURE WHERE TO START, WE CAN HELP! CONTACT OUR OFFICE AND OUR DEDICATED EXPERTS WILL HELP YOU PREPARE YOUR DOCUMENTS ACCORDINGLY.

SEND THE DOCUMENTS TO OUR OFFICE: LSC, 440 LAURIER AVE W, SUITE 218, OTTAWA, ON, K1R7X6

RECEIVE THE AUTHENTICATED AND VALIDATED DOCUMENTS BACK FROM US. SAFE TRAVELS!