Apostille Ukraine: Simplifying Legalization of Documents in Canada

Certain documents, including some issued by the Government of Canada, must be notarized by a notary public before they can be authenticated by a competent authority. The appropriate authority for issuing apostille is a special stamp depends on the province or territory where your document is notarized.

For documents intended for use in Ukraine, notarization can help streamline the process and reduce the time required to obtain an apostille in Canada. Our team works closely with official notaries to assist with the following documents, ensuring they meet all requirements for authentication. We also manage the submission of your documents to Global Affairs Canada or other competent authorities, simplifying the process for entities frequently needing to authenticate records.

Whether you’re an individual or part of the Canadian entities frequently needing to authenticate documents, we make it easy to navigate the apostille process between Canada and Ukraine.

If your document is written in a language other than English or French, it must be officially translated by a certified translator who is a member of a recognized provincial translators’ association.

Alternatively, you can work with a Canadian notary fluent in English, French, and the original language of the document. The notary must include a special certification endorsement to validate the translation.

The best method for verifying documents in another language is determined on a case-by-case basis. Our team can assist you throughout the process, ensuring your documents meet all requirements for obtaining an apostille, a special stamp, in Canada for use in Ukraine.

As of late September 2024, the authentication section at Global Affairs Canada processes apostille requests within 10 business days, with an additional 5 business days required for documents to be shipped back.

Since Canada joined the Hague Apostille Convention on January 11, 2024, provincial competent authorities can now legalize documents. Processing times may vary depending on the province or organization handling your request.

At our service center, we understand the urgency of obtaining your apostille certificate for use in Ukraine. Leveraging our expertise and partnerships, we aim to expedite the process whenever possible. Our record for securing an apostille is just one business day, ensuring your documents are ready for Canada and Ukraine with minimal delays.

The cost of apostille services depends on the type of document and where it was issued. For the most accurate fee details or to obtain a request form, contact our experts for assistance with documents for use in Ukraine.

Does an Apostille Verify the Document’s Content? No, an apostille, a special stamp, does not verify the content of a document. It only authenticates the authority of the signer and confirms the legitimacy of the organization that issued it.

An apostille certificate is required for countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention, such as Ukraine. For non-member countries, the traditional authentication and legalization process is still necessary.

In Canada, provinces such as Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan are authorized as competent authorities to issue apostilles for documents.

An apostille certificate does not expire. However, the legal validity of the certified document may depend on the laws of the destination country, such as Ukraine. Our team can guide you through submitting your documents to Global Affairs Canada or provincial authorities to meet all requirements.