New! Apostille Now Available In Canada
- olenashkarovska
- Jan 11, 2024
- 1 min read
As of January 11, 2024, Canada has become a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, simplifying the document legalization process for certain countries.
Here are the key changes and details of the new apostille process in Canada:
General Process Changes:
Documents destined for Hague signatory countries will now receive apostille certificates, eliminating the need for further legalization at consulates or embassies.
Authentication for Non-Hague Signatory Countries:
Documents destined for countries not part of the Hague Apostille Convention will continue to receive certificates of authentication.
Despite the changes, it is crucial to verify the specific document requirements with the consulate, embassy, and/or the end destination recipient to ensure compliance with the latest regulations.
Apostille Process (for Ontario):
Verify your document requirements with an appropriate consulate or embassy.
Confirm your document you document is eligible for authentication at https://www.officialdocuments.mgcs.gov.on.ca/en-US/authentication-landingpage/ .
Notarize your document with a notary public.
Submit a service request to Official Document Services in Ontario in-person or by regular mail.
Receive your document with apostille.
Documents in languages other than English and French must be:
issued within Canada;
notarized by an Ontario notary public; and
accompanied by a translation issued by a Certified Canadian Translator.
Some documents cannot be authenticated even if they are notarized. Examples of documents that cannot be authenticated include:
documents commissioned by a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits;
foreign-issued documents (all documents issued outside of Canada);
religious documents (baptismal certificate, etc.);
legalized documents (previously authenticated document already legalized by a consulate or embassy); and
pseudo legal documents (legal-sounding documents stating false rules that claim to be law).
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