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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
For your convenience we have posted below the answers to most frequently asked questions regarding Apostille, Authentication and Legalization process in Canada. Please feel free to contact us should you need any clarifications or if you have not found the answer to your question.
Apostille Process in Canada
What is Apostille?
Apostille is an international instrument designed to confirm the authenticity of the official documents that are intended to be used in countries that are members of Apostille Convention (The Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents, the Apostille Convention, or the Apostille Treaty).
Canada is a member of the Apostille convention starting January 2024.
The country where I need to use my Canadian document is asking for an Apostille. What do I do?
Countries that have signed the Hague Convention refer to document Authentication as Apostille. It is likely that the country requesting an Apostille from you has signed the Hague Convention. Canada signed this convention and therefore he Apostille authentication is now available in Canada. Regardless of the terminology, Apostille and Authentication are the same process and we are able to help you with Apostille process in Canada
How to Apostille Birth Certificate in Canada?
We can help to get the Canadian birht certificate Apsotilled within 2-3 days.
Please click here for more information about Birth Certificate Apostille in Canada or contact our office for a help with Apostille process in Canada.
How to Apostille Power of Attorney in Canada?
We can help with Apostille of POA within 2-3 days, you need to:
- Certify/notarize your signature on the POA by the Notary Public or Lawyer
- Get the Apostille on the POA.
Please click here for POA Apostille in Canada or contact our office for a help with Apostille process in Canada.
Authentication and Legalization Process in Canada
What is Authentication of Documents?
Authentication of documents in Canada will be required in cases when the Canadian documents are intended to be used in countries that are not memebres of Hague Convention. This process basically confirms that the Canadian documents are officially recognized in Canada and can be legally used in foreign countries. The authentication of documents is only first step in this process. There are more steps to accomplish in order for Canadian documents to be legally accepted abroad. Please contact us for a help with authentication of documents process in Canada.
What is Legalization of Documents?
Legalization of documents in Canada is the process that confirms the Canadian documents are legal to be used in foreign countries. In general, this is a second step in the Document Authentication and Document Legalization process in Canada. The legalization of documents are mostly completed by the embassies ans consulates of foreign countries accredited in and for Canada. Please contact us for a help with legalization of documents process in Canada.
What is Attestation of Documents?
Attestation of documents is the same process as legalization of documents. This term is mostly used by countries located in Middle East and South Asia.
Questions Related to Our Services
Is your company able to help me Apostille my documents for use outside of Canada?
Yes, absolutely! We can get your documents Apostilled in Canada so they can be legally accepted in foreign countries. Please contact us using email ([email protected]) or phone/WhatsApp number (+1 (613) 501 0555) to discuss your situation.
I am currently outside of Canada, do I have to fly back to Canada in order to get Apostille on my Canadian documents?
No! You do not have to be physically present in Canada to get them Apostilled. All you need to do is to ship with courier (Fedex, DHL, UPS) your documents to our office in Ottawa and we will take care of everything upon receiving your documents.
Where is your office located?
Our mailing address in Ottawa is:
LSC, 440 Laurier Ave W, Suite 218, Ottawa, ON, K1R7X6, Canada
We have a drop-off office located in Mississauga:
LSC, 5800 Ambler Drive, Suite 210, Mississauga, ON, L4W 4J4
What is the best way to contact you?
You can call us toll free at 1-800-857-1215 or on our local Ottawa number at +1-613-501-0555. If you are calling from outside of Ottawa, another great way to reach us is via WhatsApp on +1-613-501-0555.
What are your hours of operation?
Our hours of operation are Monday to Friday 9:30 AM to 5 PM Eastern Standard time. However, you can reach us at any time via text messaging on Whatsapp, 24/7.
You have two addresses listed on the site. Which address do I send my documents to?
You may send documents to the Ottawa mailing address from anywhere in the country or from outside the country. Since many of our clients and customers are located in Toronto, we have a drop-off location in Mississauga for our Toronto and GTA based clients.