Quebec Authentication Services: Apostille and Document Legalization
Discover Quebec Document Authentication and Apostille Convention. The Gouvernement du Québec ensures your documents meet international standards.
How the Hague Apostille Convention Changed Canadian Document Authentication and Legalization in 2024
This process, known as legalization or document authentication, officially verifies Canadian documents for use in countries that are not part of the Hague Apostille Convention. It ensures that documents issued or notarized by the Government of Canada are recognized internationally.
For instance, if you need a Canadian document to grant someone authority to act on your behalf in the UAE or Saudi Arabia, it must first meet the specific requirements of the relevant authority. This typically involves notarization by a Canadian notary public to verify the signature, authentication through an official authentication office, and final legalization at the embassy or consulate of the destination country. Without these steps, the document will not be considered valid abroad. This requirement applies to official documents—such as divorce certificates—that must be properly authenticated and legalized for recognition outside Canada. However, in countries that accept Apostille, the process is significantly simpler.
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- Prepare Your Documents and Submit Them: Deliver the physical copies or upload digital ones (if applicable).
- Receive Your Prepared Documents: We’ll deliver them locally in Canada, internationally, or electronically.
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Why Apostille, Authenticate, or Legalize Your Documents with Our Authentication Office?
- Expertise: Our authentication service is based on 15 years of experience navigating the legalization and authentication procedure for Canadian documents.
- Customer Focus: We handle all types of documents that require authentication. Customers rely on us to promptly authenticate their papers while ensuring compliance with Global Affairs Canada regulations and the requirements of other relevant authorities.
- Speed: We understand that documents intended for use abroad must be processed quickly. We work directly with each consulate or embassy to get things done as soon as possible.
We Collaborate With Provincial Competent Authorities, Global Affairs Canada, and Each Consulate or High Commission
The Legalization Service Centre serves all areas and is headquartered in Ottawa, with offices in Toronto, Vancouver, and other locations. We will verify whether your document qualifies for authentication and can assist you promptly.
Legalization and Authentication Ontario:
- Toronto
- Ottawa
- Mississauga
- Brampton
- Hamilton
- London
- Markham
- Vaughan
- Kitchener
- Windsor
Legalization and Authentication Alberta:
- Calgary
- Edmonton
- Red Deer
- Lethbridge
- St. Albert
- Medicine Hat
- Grande Prairie
- Airdrie
- Spruce Grove
- Leduc
Legalization and Authentication BC:
- Vancouver
- Surrey
- Burnaby
- Richmond
- Abbotsford
- Coquitlam
- Kelowna
- Kamloops
- Nanaimo
- Prince George
Legalization and Authentication Manitoba:
- Winnipeg
- Brandon
- Steinbach
- Thompson
- Portage la Prairie
- Selkirk
- Winkler
- Morden
- Dauphin
- Flin Flon
Legalization and Authentication New Brunswick:
- Moncton
- Saint John
- Fredericton
- Dieppe
- Oromocto
- Bathurst
- Miramichi
- Edmundston
- Riverview
- Rothesay
Legalization and Authentication Newfoundland and Labrador:
- St. John’s
- Mount Pearl
- Corner Brook
- Paradise
- Labrador City
- Marystown
- Deer Lake
- Gander
- Grand Falls-Windsor
- Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Legalization and Authentication Nova Scotia:
- Halifax
- Sydney
- Dartmouth
- Truro
- New Glasgow
- Glace Bay
- Kentville
- Amherst
- Bridgewater
- Yarmouth
Legalization and Authentication Prince Edward Island:
- Charlottetown
- Summerside
- Stratford
- Cornwall
- Montague
- Souris
- Alberton
- Tignish
- Kensington
- Georgetown
Legalization and Authentication Quebec:
- Montreal
- Quebec City
- Laval
- Gatineau
- Longueuil
- Sherbrooke
- Trois-Rivières
- Saguenay
- Lévis
- Terrebonne
Legalization and Authentication Saskatchewan:
- Saskatoon
- Regina
- Prince Albert
- Moose Jaw
- Swift Current
- Yorkton
- North Battleford
- Estevan
- Weyburn
- Kindersley
Send Your Documents to Us to Obtain an Apostille, Legalization, or Authentication Services in Canada
Fill out the request form to get started. We will notify you whether your document needs to be authenticated or whether further procedures, including notary public certification or official translation, are required.
Affidavit
Birth Certificate
Marriage Certificate
Divorce Certificate
Death Certificate
Marriage Search Certificate
University Degree
College Diploma
High School Diploma
Transcripts
Criminal Record Check Certificate from Ottawa RCMP
Criminal Record Check Certificate from Local Police
Fingerprints
Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-Impediment to Marriage Abroad
Power of Attorney
Corporate Documents
Court Documents
Adoption Certificate
Other
List of Countries that are not Signatory of the Apostille Convention for Legalizing Foreign Documents
We ensure that everything is in order before processing your documents at Global Affairs Canada and then forwarding them to an embassy or consulate. The Government of Canada may reject documents that are incomplete. If the destination country is not a party to the Apostille Convention, you must complete the full authentication and legalization process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Should I Do if My Document Verification Is Declined?
Document authentication is essential for the international legal acceptance of documents. The certificate, issued by Global Affairs Canada and selected provincial authorities, verifies that your document has followed the proper authentication procedures. It confirms that the signatures are genuine and ensures compliance with Québec legal provisions, granting the document official international recognition. After authentication, the document is usually certified by the relevant embassy or consulate.
If your documents are not approved, we’ll work with you to identify the issue and find a solution. Authentication rules can change without notice, making the process more complex. Our expertise ensures your documents meet current requirements, avoiding unnecessary delays.
How Should I Prepare My Documents for a Request for Authentication?
Ensure your documents are complete and satisfy the requirements of Global Affairs Canada, the relevant provincial authorities, and the country’s consulate before sending them in for authentication. Make sure the document has the correct signature, has been notarized if required, and has any applicable certified translations. Ensure your document meets Quebec government requirements before you send it in so there won’t be long delays.
Before submitting, make sure the prerequisites are correct to avoid any problems. Verify that a notary public or authorized official has duly signed the document. Before you mail documents from abroad, check that they have complete signatures and that any required validation is done correctly. Follow these steps first to speed up the process when sending documents from abroad and help reduce delays and errors during approval.
What is the Usual Processing Time for the Document Legalization and Authentication?
The duration needed for authentication and legalization of documents depends on the specific consulate, embassy, or other authorized governmental authority handling your document request. Document authentication and legalization processes may take a couple of business days up to two weeks based on office workload, staff availability, and document complexity.
Should I Translate My Document Before it is Legalized?
A translation may be necessary when your document uses a language other than French or English or the designated language of the country where you plan to use it. The embassies, consulates, and high commissions departments need translations for accuracy and clarity. An experienced Canadian translator needs to handle documentation translation to deliver a correct version of the original materials.
Documents originating from provinces or territories outside Canada should follow additional standards that international benchmarks may require. Our team provides expertise in translation processes and links clients to trusted translation services. Proper preparation will help your documents meet legal requirements while meeting linguistic standards, thus minimizing potential delays.
What Factors Should You Consider When Requesting for Authentication and Legalization?
Before seeking authentication and legalization services for your documents, confirm whether the receiving country participates in the Hague Apostille Convention. The process is typically simpler for member countries, as a certificate called an apostille is usually all that’s needed. Non-member countries, however, may require additional steps—such as confirmation from a government agency or notary public and approval from the embassy or consulate. Ensure that all government-issued or notarized documents include valid stamps and authentic signatures. Additionally, all signatures on foreign documents must be authenticated through proper procedures.