Apostille & Hague Certification
Canadian Documents Recognized in 124+ Countries — Since January 2024
In January 2024, Canada officially joined the Hague Apostille Convention — a major milestone that simplifies international document authentication for Canadians worldwide. Previously, Canadians needed to go through a multi-step legalization process for each destination country. Now, a single Apostille certificate makes your Canadian documents legally recognized in 124+ member countries.
What Is an Apostille?
An Apostille is an internationally recognized certificate that verifies the authenticity of a document for use in a foreign country. It confirms the signature, seal, or stamp on the document is genuine. Once apostilled, the document does not need further authentication to be accepted in any Hague Convention member country.
Documents That Can Be Apostilled
- RCMP Criminal Record Checks (Police Certificates)
- Birth certificates
- Marriage and divorce certificates
- Educational diplomas and transcripts
- Notarized documents and affidavits
- Corporate documents (certificates of incorporation, etc.)
- Power of attorney
Our Apostille Forwarding Service
We offer a complete Apostille forwarding service. You bring us your document, and we handle the entire submission process — including forwarding to the appropriate Canadian authority (Global Affairs Canada) for apostille certification, then returning the certified document to you.
The Process
- Bring your document(s) to our office
- We review and prepare your submission
- We forward to Global Affairs Canada for Apostille
- Apostilled document returned to you (typically 4–8 weeks)
Who Needs an Apostille?
- People immigrating to countries like Spain, Italy, Germany, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Brazil
- Canadians getting married abroad
- International students presenting Canadian credentials
- Professionals applying for foreign licences or registrations
- Anyone submitting Canadian documents to a Hague Convention country
Edmonton Downtown
📍 Suite 208, 10109 – 106 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 3L7
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Edmonton, AB T6N 1B4
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