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What Is an Apostille in Canada and Its Purpose?
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An apostille authenticates a document's legal validity for international use.
A document issued in one country must be legalized before it can be used in another. There are two types of legalization: full legalization (a two-step process) and simplified legalization (a one-step process, referred to as an apostille).
On January 11, 2024, Canada adopted a simpler document legalization procedure known as the apostille.
Previously, using Canadian documents in another nation required a two-step legalization process (first, authentication at the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, followed by legalization at the consulate), which was time-consuming and costly. As of January 11, 2024, Canada joined the Apostille Convention, implementing a one-step procedure and granting an apostille.
After obtaining an apostille, your document is eligible and fully ready for use in another country, provided that country, like Canada, is a party to the Apostille Convention. This means you no longer need to visit the consulate. This significantly reduces the time and expense of legalization.
If the destination country for which your document is intended is not a signatory to the Hague Convention (such as the UAE, Cuba, Jordan, and others), you must undergo the consular legalization procedure after obtaining the apostille.
The official website lists the 128 countries that are members of the Apostille Convention and accept apostilles.
On January 11, 2024, Canada adopted a simpler document legalization procedure known as the apostille.
Previously, using Canadian documents in another nation required a two-step legalization process (first, authentication at the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, followed by legalization at the consulate), which was time-consuming and costly. As of January 11, 2024, Canada joined the Apostille Convention, implementing a one-step procedure and granting an apostille.
After obtaining an apostille, your document is eligible and fully ready for use in another country, provided that country, like Canada, is a party to the Apostille Convention. This means you no longer need to visit the consulate. This significantly reduces the time and expense of legalization.
If the destination country for which your document is intended is not a signatory to the Hague Convention (such as the UAE, Cuba, Jordan, and others), you must undergo the consular legalization procedure after obtaining the apostille.
The official website lists the 128 countries that are members of the Apostille Convention and accept apostilles.
To use Canadian documents internationally, obtaining an apostille is now sufficient.
The procedure for acquiring an apostille closely resembles the prior authentication process. Global Affairs Canada provides apostille services for various documents; however, certain documents require apostille certification at a provincial Foreign Affairs office. The specifics are determined by the province or territory in which your document was issued or notarized.
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Public documents issued in the province of Saskatchewan or notarized by a Saskatchewan notary public for use in Hague Apostille Convention countries.
What Saskatchewan Documents Require an Apostille?
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1) Certificates issued by civil registry offices, for example, certificates of birth, death, marriage, change of first name or last name, etc.
2) All notarial documents, including powers of attorney, statements, etc., which are drawn up or notarized by a notary
3) Diplomas, supplements/addenda/transcripts to diplomas, certificates and other documents related to education
4) Bank statements, court documents, divorce decrees
5) Cremation or burial certificates
6) Corporation registration certificates, bank statements, letters of guarantee from directors of a company, extracts from registers of corporations, certificates for products for export from Canada to other countries
2) All notarial documents, including powers of attorney, statements, etc., which are drawn up or notarized by a notary
3) Diplomas, supplements/addenda/transcripts to diplomas, certificates and other documents related to education
4) Bank statements, court documents, divorce decrees
5) Cremation or burial certificates
6) Corporation registration certificates, bank statements, letters of guarantee from directors of a company, extracts from registers of corporations, certificates for products for export from Canada to other countries
All of these types of documents go through different authentication procedures.
The apostille procedure also includes all cases when a child born in Canada needs to obtain citizenship of another country (Cuba, Germany, Russia, Ukraine, etc.), because in order to obtain citizenship of another country, you'll need to provide a Canadian birth certificate, and it, in turn, will have to be apostilled or legalized (if the country is not a party to the Hague Convention).
The apostille procedure also includes all cases when a child born in Canada needs to obtain citizenship of another country (Cuba, Germany, Russia, Ukraine, etc.), because in order to obtain citizenship of another country, you'll need to provide a Canadian birth certificate, and it, in turn, will have to be apostilled or legalized (if the country is not a party to the Hague Convention).
The most common documents subject to this procedure are:
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How Much Does an Apostille Cost, and What Is the Average Processing Time?
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Global Affairs apostilles documents only from the following provinces and territories:
Documents from the provinces listed below can only be submitted for apostille in the same province:
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Prince Edward Island
- Yukon
Documents from the provinces listed below can only be submitted for apostille in the same province:
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Ontario
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
Global Affairs Canada accepts paperwork only by mail, which takes 20 business days and is free of charge. It is not possible to visit them in person or speed up the process.
Alberta only accepts documents by mail, and processing through the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General typically takes 7-10 business days. They issue apostilles for eligible Canadian public documents, and the fee for a single document is $25.
British Columbia only accepts paperwork by mail, and processing takes 4 to 6 weeks. An apostille for a single document costs $20.
Ontario accepts documents by mail and in person, with mail processing taking 15 business days and in-person processing often only a few hours. An apostille is $16 for a notarized document and $32 for a government-issued document (such as a birth and marriage certificate).
Quebec only accepts documents sent by mail, and processing time is at least 10 business days. An apostille for one document costs $66.50. In Quebec, notarized documents must also go through a mandatory intermediate step: verification of the notary's or lawyer's signature. Notary signatures are confirmed by the Notaries' Chamber (Chambre des notaires), which takes 20 working days or 72 hours for an extra fee. Verifying a notary's signature at the Chambre des notaires costs between $75 and $201, depending on the speed of processing. The lawyer's signature must be validated by the Quebec Bar (Barreau du Québec). The cost of confirming a lawyer's signature at the Barreau du Québec is $50 + tax, and it takes 5 operating days to get it.
Saskatchewan accepts submissions by mail, and the processing time is typically 3 to 5 business days. You can send your document for apostille if it is a Saskatchewan court document or a certificate issued by a Saskatchewan Vital Statistics office. The fee for an apostille on a single document is $50.
Alberta only accepts documents by mail, and processing through the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General typically takes 7-10 business days. They issue apostilles for eligible Canadian public documents, and the fee for a single document is $25.
British Columbia only accepts paperwork by mail, and processing takes 4 to 6 weeks. An apostille for a single document costs $20.
Ontario accepts documents by mail and in person, with mail processing taking 15 business days and in-person processing often only a few hours. An apostille is $16 for a notarized document and $32 for a government-issued document (such as a birth and marriage certificate).
Quebec only accepts documents sent by mail, and processing time is at least 10 business days. An apostille for one document costs $66.50. In Quebec, notarized documents must also go through a mandatory intermediate step: verification of the notary's or lawyer's signature. Notary signatures are confirmed by the Notaries' Chamber (Chambre des notaires), which takes 20 working days or 72 hours for an extra fee. Verifying a notary's signature at the Chambre des notaires costs between $75 and $201, depending on the speed of processing. The lawyer's signature must be validated by the Quebec Bar (Barreau du Québec). The cost of confirming a lawyer's signature at the Barreau du Québec is $50 + tax, and it takes 5 operating days to get it.
Saskatchewan accepts submissions by mail, and the processing time is typically 3 to 5 business days. You can send your document for apostille if it is a Saskatchewan court document or a certificate issued by a Saskatchewan Vital Statistics office. The fee for an apostille on a single document is $50.
Each provincial government has its own formatting and document translation criteria, as well as application forms that must be completed before an apostille is issued. Notarized document certifications are subject to strict regulations in some provinces.
The fastest way to get an apostille is in Ontario, where you may go to the ODS office and get everything done in one day. This requires the document to be produced or signed by a notary in the province of Ontario.
Fortunately, I found a way to apostille any notarized document in Ontario, regardless of province or region. To apostille a document in Ontario, it must be signed by an Ontario notary public. You can sign your document with my Ontario notary online or via video call, and you will have your apostille within a week.
Documents (birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas, and references) issued in other provinces or territories do not have the same document apostille processing times as those issued by Ontario. However, in certain cases, including documents issued in other provinces, I can obtain an apostille in Ontario using a notarized certified copy, saving you time.
My fee for obtaining an apostille is $150, regardless of the number of documents in one order.
I usually charge between $49 and $89 per page for translations, depending on the language pair.
There are three alternatives for the final translation.
1. A simple translation of the document.
2. Translation and notarization (an additional fee will apply).
3. Translation + Notarization + Apostille (at an additional expense).
Additional expenses will apply, including courier delivery of documents (within or outside Canada), notary services (optional), and the apostille from the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
An additional 13% HST tax will be imposed on top.
The fastest way to get an apostille is in Ontario, where you may go to the ODS office and get everything done in one day. This requires the document to be produced or signed by a notary in the province of Ontario.
Fortunately, I found a way to apostille any notarized document in Ontario, regardless of province or region. To apostille a document in Ontario, it must be signed by an Ontario notary public. You can sign your document with my Ontario notary online or via video call, and you will have your apostille within a week.
Documents (birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas, and references) issued in other provinces or territories do not have the same document apostille processing times as those issued by Ontario. However, in certain cases, including documents issued in other provinces, I can obtain an apostille in Ontario using a notarized certified copy, saving you time.
My fee for obtaining an apostille is $150, regardless of the number of documents in one order.
I usually charge between $49 and $89 per page for translations, depending on the language pair.
There are three alternatives for the final translation.
1. A simple translation of the document.
2. Translation and notarization (an additional fee will apply).
3. Translation + Notarization + Apostille (at an additional expense).
Additional expenses will apply, including courier delivery of documents (within or outside Canada), notary services (optional), and the apostille from the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
An additional 13% HST tax will be imposed on top.
I offer document apostille, authentication, and legalization services in Saskatchewan for various documents, including those issued by the Government of Canada, as well as corporate, academic, and legal documents. These services help Canadian citizens and businesses ensure their documents are properly prepared for international recognition, depending on the country where the document will be used. Regardless of your location in Canada—whether Saskatoon, Regina, Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, or elsewhere—I can assist you in submitting your documents for authentication and ensuring they comply with international standards.
Submit Your Documents for Authentication, Legalization, and Apostille Process in Saskatchewan and Across Canada
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- Vancouver
- Victoria
- Burnaby
- Richmond
- Abbotsford
- Coquitlam
- Kelowna
- Kamloops
- Nanaimo
- Prince George
- Winnipeg
- Brandon
- Steinbach
- Thompson
- Portage la Prairie
- Selkirk
- Winkler
- Morden
- Dauphin
- Flin Flon
- Moncton
- Saint John
- Fredericton
- Dieppe
- Oromocto
- Bathurst
- Miramichi
- Edmundston
- Riverview
- Rothesay
- Montreal
- Quebec City
- Laval
- Gatineau
- Longueuil
- Sherbrooke
- Trois-Rivières
- Saguenay
- Lévis
- Terrebonne
- Saskatoon
- Regina
- Prince Albert
- Moose Jaw
- Swift Current
- Yorkton
- North Battleford
- Estevan
- Weyburn
- Kindersley
- Halifax
- Sydney
- Dartmouth
- Truro
- New Glasgow
- Glace Bay
- Kentville
- Amherst
- Bridgewater
- Yarmouth
- St. John’s
- Mount Pearl
- Corner Brook
- Paradise
- Labrador City
- Marystown
- Deer Lake
- Gander
- Grand Falls-Windsor
- Happy Valley-Goose Bay
- Charlottetown
- Summerside
- Stratford
- Cornwall
- Montague
- Souris
- Alberton
- Tignish
- Kensington
- Georgetown
A detailed process for obtaining a turnkey apostille, including pricing and time periods, is presented below as an example.
Example Procedure for Getting Your Document Apostille, including Prices and Processing Time
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Document — birth certificate issued in the province of Ontario.
You send me the original document by Xpresspost courier or bring it in person.
I will collect the necessary document package for ODS (provincial ministry in Toronto) and personally go there to apply the apostille.
After receiving the apostille, I will get the apostilled document translated from English and French to ensure the document is fully ready for use in your country.
Some organizations in other countries require that the translation be notarized or apostilled. If you need a notarization of the translation or an apostilled translation, I can do this additionally.
I will send you the documents by courier, or you can pick them up from my office.
Costs:
— For turnkey apostille services, I charge $150.
— For translations, I charge $49-89 per page.
— Notarization of the translation costs $75 per document (Optional).
— The cost of an apostille for a vital statistics document at ODS is $32 per apostille plus a bank fee of $10.
— The cost of one shipment with Xpresspost courier is $25, and it is 1 shipment to you. 1 * $25 = $25.
A 13% tax is added to the final amount.
Timelines:
— Translating a document takes 1-3 days.
— Notarization of the translation takes 1 day (Optional).
— Apostille at ODS is done in 1 business day.
— Delivery of documents by Xpresspost courier usually takes 1-3 days for each shipment.
— For turnkey apostille services, I charge $150.
— For translations, I charge $49-89 per page.
— Notarization of the translation costs $75 per document (Optional).
— The cost of an apostille for a vital statistics document at ODS is $32 per apostille plus a bank fee of $10.
— The cost of one shipment with Xpresspost courier is $25, and it is 1 shipment to you. 1 * $25 = $25.
A 13% tax is added to the final amount.
Timelines:
— Translating a document takes 1-3 days.
— Notarization of the translation takes 1 day (Optional).
— Apostille at ODS is done in 1 business day.
— Delivery of documents by Xpresspost courier usually takes 1-3 days for each shipment.
As a second example, the process of obtaining a "turnkey" apostille, including costs and timelines, is shown below.
Second Example Procedure for Getting Your Document Apostille, including Prices and Processing Time
The document — diploma issued in the province of Manitoba.
All documents issued or notarized in the following provinces and territories can only be apostilled at Global Affairs Canada (a federal ministry in Ottawa): Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, the Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, and Yukon.
The procedure for apostilling documents through Global Affairs is as follows:
You send me the original document via Xpresspost courier or bring it personally.
I will send the necessary package of documents to Global Affairs Canada (in Ottawa) to apply the apostille.
After receiving the apostille, I will get the apostilled document translated from English and French so that the document is fully ready for use in your country.
Some organizations in other countries require that the translation be notarized or apostilled. If you need a notarization of the translation or an apostilled translation, I can do this additionally.
I will send you the documents by courier, or you can pick them up from my office.
Costs:
— For turnkey apostille services, I charge $150.
— For translations, I charge $49-89 per page.
— Notarization of the translation costs $75 per document (Optional).
— Apostille at Global Affairs is provided for free.
— The cost of one shipment via Xpresspost courier is $25; to Global Affairs and back, and then from me to you — that is 3 shipments. 3 * $25 = $75.
A 13% tax is added to the final amount.
Timelines:
— Translation of the document takes 1-3 days.
— Notarization of the translation takes 1 day (optional).
— Apostille at Global Affairs is usually placed within 20 business days.
— Delivery of documents by Xpresspost courier usually takes 1-3 days per shipment.
There is an alternative option for apostilling documents – through ODS (a provincial ministry in Toronto).
To apostille a document at ODS, a notarized copy of the document (True Copy) must be made by a notary from Ontario; then, the apostille is placed on this copy, not on the original. Some consulates and countries allow apostilling of notarized copies instead of originals, but not all.
Please check with the consulate of your country if this option suits you, and if yes, then the apostille process will take just one week.
— For turnkey apostille services, I charge $150.
— For translations, I charge $49-89 per page.
— Notarization of the translation costs $75 per document (Optional).
— Apostille at Global Affairs is provided for free.
— The cost of one shipment via Xpresspost courier is $25; to Global Affairs and back, and then from me to you — that is 3 shipments. 3 * $25 = $75.
A 13% tax is added to the final amount.
Timelines:
— Translation of the document takes 1-3 days.
— Notarization of the translation takes 1 day (optional).
— Apostille at Global Affairs is usually placed within 20 business days.
— Delivery of documents by Xpresspost courier usually takes 1-3 days per shipment.
There is an alternative option for apostilling documents – through ODS (a provincial ministry in Toronto).
To apostille a document at ODS, a notarized copy of the document (True Copy) must be made by a notary from Ontario; then, the apostille is placed on this copy, not on the original. Some consulates and countries allow apostilling of notarized copies instead of originals, but not all.
Please check with the consulate of your country if this option suits you, and if yes, then the apostille process will take just one week.
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Apostilles in Canada may vary depending on the issuing province or authority, but they always serve the same purpose: verifying the authenticity of a document for international use. The following are examples of apostille certificates issued by Global Affairs Canada and other provincial agencies in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. These samples demonstrate how each region formatted and presented its official apostille certificate.
What is the Appearance of an Apostille Certificate in Different Provinces?
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Here is an example of an apostille issued by Global Affairs:
Here are some examples of apostilles issued by the Province of Ontario:
And this is what an apostille issued by the province of Alberta looks like:
This is what an apostille looks like issued by an office in Victoria in British Columbia:
This is what an apostille issued in Quebec looks like:
Example of an apostille from Saskatchewan:
Apostille on a Birth Certificate
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Short Form without parental names
(document is blue, approximately A5 size)
(document is blue, approximately A5 size)
Short Form with parents' names
(document is blue, approximately A5 size)
(document is blue, approximately A5 size)
Long Form
(document is white, Legal size — approximately 1.5 A4 sheets in height)
(document is white, Legal size — approximately 1.5 A4 sheets in height)
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— this certificate will NOT be suitable for use anywhere, as it lacks information about the parents
— usually suitable for consulates and for other purposes
— usually suitable for consulates
Note that Canadian birth certificates come in three forms:
For applying for citizenship at a consulate, usually only the Long Form of the birth certificate or the Short Form with parents’ names is suitable.
Typically, Canadian birth certificates are apostilled in order to apply for citizenship at your country’s consulate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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A document may be refused if the documents authenticated do not meet the standards of the Hague Apostille Convention. This includes cases where the document was not issued or notarized by a competent authority, or when documents originating outside Canada cannot be processed domestically.
Private, religious, or uncertified documents may include items that require notarization before they can be submitted for an authenticity certificate called an apostille.
If the record was issued abroad, you must follow the procedures of the territory where your document was created, usually through its consulate or embassy.
Private, religious, or uncertified documents may include items that require notarization before they can be submitted for an authenticity certificate called an apostille.
If the record was issued abroad, you must follow the procedures of the territory where your document was created, usually through its consulate or embassy.
Yes. Many documents need to be notarized in their respective province or territory of issuance before apostille processing. Notarization ensures that the copy is a true representation of the original. Once notarized, you may submit Canadian public documents for apostille certification. Without proper notarization, academic, business, or personal copies may be rejected because they fail to show that the documents meet the required standards for apostille or legalization.
If the document is not written in English or French, an official translation is required before applying for an apostille. A certified translator must complete the translation to ensure accuracy. Some foreign authorities may also request that the translation receive an apostille, while others only require the original document to be apostilled with the translation attached. This helps ensure that foreign officials can properly review the content, especially in countries issuing apostilles for documents to be used abroad.
An apostille does not prove or validate the accuracy of the information included in the document. It just confirms that the document's signature, seal, or stamp is from a known authority or notary. This means that, even if a foreign document is apostilled, the certification only verifies its origin and authenticity, not the accuracy of the information it contains.
An apostille does not expire, but its practical validity is determined by the underlying document. Time-sensitive records, such as police certificates or medical reports, lose their effectiveness when they expire, even if the apostille is still valid. If the document is intended for use in a country that still requires consular legalization, you may need to check with the consulate or embassy to ensure the exact validity requirements.
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I guarantee that all my work will be completed accurately and to the fullest extent possible, based solely on the official information available from government institutions and official websites. However, I do not and cannot guarantee the actions, timelines, or performance of third-party entities such as government offices (including those processing apostilles, authentication, and legalization, such as Global Affairs, Ontario Document Services, etc.), Canada Post, courier services, Chambre des notaires du Québec (CNQ), Barreau du Québec, embassies and consulates, notaries, and lawyers. I cannot be held responsible for delays, errors, or failures on their part.
The information and services described on this page do not constitute legal advice, legal services, or legal representation as defined under the Law Society Act of Ontario. I am not a licensed lawyer, paralegal, or notary, do not represent myself as such, and am not licensed by the Law Society of Ontario.
The information provided is compiled from official sources and presented strictly “as is.” The services offered here are limited to assisting clients with translation services, document collection, form preparation, and shipping coordination.
Clients are encouraged to consult a licensed legal professional (lawyer, paralegal, or notary) in their country, province or territory for any legal advice or representation.
By using the services described on this page, clients confirm their understanding and acceptance of these terms and agree to release the service provider (including any representatives, agents, heirs, or successors) from any legal liability related to the use of these services or the information presented herein.
I guarantee that all my work will be completed accurately and to the fullest extent possible, based solely on the official information available from government institutions and official websites. However, I do not and cannot guarantee the actions, timelines, or performance of third-party entities such as government offices (including those processing apostilles, authentication, and legalization, such as Global Affairs, Ontario Document Services, etc.), Canada Post, courier services, Chambre des notaires du Québec (CNQ), Barreau du Québec, embassies and consulates, notaries, and lawyers. I cannot be held responsible for delays, errors, or failures on their part.
The information and services described on this page do not constitute legal advice, legal services, or legal representation as defined under the Law Society Act of Ontario. I am not a licensed lawyer, paralegal, or notary, do not represent myself as such, and am not licensed by the Law Society of Ontario.
The information provided is compiled from official sources and presented strictly “as is.” The services offered here are limited to assisting clients with translation services, document collection, form preparation, and shipping coordination.
Clients are encouraged to consult a licensed legal professional (lawyer, paralegal, or notary) in their country, province or territory for any legal advice or representation.
By using the services described on this page, clients confirm their understanding and acceptance of these terms and agree to release the service provider (including any representatives, agents, heirs, or successors) from any legal liability related to the use of these services or the information presented herein.
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