Expert Apostille / Authentication & Legalization Document Services
NotaryPro can notarize your documents effectively per the requirements of Authentication & Legalization and Apostille. Only government authorities can issue the Authentication & Legalization or Apostille Certificate. All documents requiring Authentication & Legalization or Apostille must be signed in wet ink in order to be submitted due to current requirements under Federal Legislation. Documents being submitted for Authentication & Legalization and Apostille cannot be signed electronically.
Our partners can assist with the Authentication & Legalization or Apostille of any document for you. We work closely with all Provincial Competent Authorities, Embassies, and Consulates across Canada to process documents for international use.
Under the new Apostille Hague Convention, Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Quebec can unilaterally certify documents, through the respective provincial document services, used by Canadians working or living abroad. The remaining provinces and territories will continue to submit documents to Global Affairs Canada (GAC), which will continue to handle the certification process.
For all provinces, Authentication & Legalization or an Apostille certificate will verify the authenticity of a public document, making it easier for Canadians to have these documents recognized abroad.
NotaryPro’s experienced team is registered to provide the notarizations needed for Authentication & Legalization and Apostille services with Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and Provincial Document Services.
- Experts with foreign embassies in Ottawa, Toronto, and across Canada
- Highly knowledgeable about Authentication & Legalization and Apostille processes
- Dedicated account manager during the process
- Our notaries are licensed lawyers & notary publics recognized by Global Affairs and Provincial Document Services
Our Authentication & Legalization Process
Obtaining an Apostille Certificate
Get your documents notarized when applicable
Your documents get authenticated by the designated authority
Your documents are legalized and ready
Why NotaryPro?
We make it fast & convenient
Save the time and hassle of authenticating and legalizing your documents by using NotaryPro. We help clients all over the world with their documents needs, including obtaining Apostille Certifications.
Common Questions on Apostille Certification & Legalization
What is an Apostille Certification?
An Apostille certification authenticates the signatures and seals of officials on public documents, like birth certificates, court orders, and more. These officials have the authority to execute, issue, or certify documents — so that if they are certified in one jurisdiction, they may be recognized in another jurisdiction.
Designated Competent Authorities issue an Apostille Certificate, which authenticates a wide range of documentation. However, Apostille certificates do not certify the genuineness, legality or credibility of a document or its contents.
Are documents issued outside of Canada eligible for authentication?
Do authenticated documents destined for Hague signatory countries require legalization at consulates or embassies?
Authenticated documents going to Hague signatory countries might not require legalization at consulates or embassies. Please verify document requirements with your consulate, embassy, and/or end destination recipient.
Our notaries
Our top experts at your service
We recruit and hire only the best notary publics and commissioners of oaths. All our notaries are all accomplished lawyers and paralegals, called to the Ontario bar, and are in good standing with their provincial Law Society. We strive to provide the best in-class service with exceptional notarial talent.
Find out how we can help you with your Authentication & Legalization needs!