Apostille of notarized documents through Ontario
Notarized documents are apostilled by different ministries depending on the province in which they were signed. Each ministry has its own processing times and fees for obtaining an apostille. The fastest and most convenient option is ODS, the provincial ministry in Toronto, which accepts documents in person and places an apostille on the same day as the visit.

ODS can only apostille documents signed by Ontario notaries. This means that to apostille a power of attorney, consent, statement, etc. at ODS, these documents must be signed by a notary from Ontario. It is important that the notary is also registered with ODS and has an embossed seal.

It does not matter which province you are in—you can sign your document with my Ontario notary online via video call. This significantly speeds up the process and provides the assurance of working with a trusted notary.


General procedure for apostilling a notarized document through Ontario:

  1. You provide me with the text of the document, which you have agreed upon with a notary or lawyer in your country so that the text is compliant with that country’s laws.
  2. I will translate the text into English and email you a PDF file, as well as a prepaid shipping label for sending the document you have signed via Xpresspost courier.
  3. You will need to print this English-language document and sign it with my notary during a video call.
  4. I will schedule your online appointment with the notary at a time that is convenient for you. You will need to show a valid ID on camera, then sign the document, and during the video call send the notary a photo of the signed document.
  5. Next, you must send the original signed document to the notary using the printed shipping label.
  6. Once the notary receives the document, they will certify it with their signature and seal.
  7. I will pick up the signed document from the notary, prepare the necessary package of documents for ODS (the provincial ministry in Toronto), and personally go there to have the apostille affixed.


If you need a translation of the apostilled document afterwards:

  1. I will translate the apostilled document into the required language.
  2. Some organizations in other countries require the translation to be notarized. If you need notarization, I can arrange it as an additional service.
  3. Some organizations, in addition to notarization, also require an apostille on the translation. If you need an apostille on the translation, I can arrange it as an additional service.

Finale. I will send the documents to you anywhere within Canada or to any other country, or you can pick them up from me in person (in the city of Vaughan, Ontario).


Time frames:
— The translation of a document takes 1-3 days.
— Remote notarization of the document takes 1 day.
— An apostille at ODS is issued within 1 business day. I usually go there every Wednesday, but I can go on another day upon agreement.
— Notarization of the translation takes 1 day (Optional).
Delivery of documents via Xpresspost courier within Canada usually takes 1-3 days per shipment.
Apostille of original Canadian documents
Canadian documents are apostilled in ministries of different provinces depending on where they were issued. Each ministry sets its own processing times and fees for obtaining an apostille.

It is important to note that not all Canadian documents can be apostilled in their original form. Each ministry has a list of documents that require additional notarization, meaning that an apostille can only be placed on a True Copy rather than the original. You do not need to worry about this – I will check the requirements myself and suggest the appropriate procedure.

If, according to the requirements of the Canadian ministry, an apostille can be obtained on the original document, this is the simplest method. In this case, the apostille is attached to the original document. The apostille will include information about the government authority that issued the document or the public official who signed it.


General procedure for apostilling original Canadian documents:


  1. You send me the original document via Xpresspost courier or bring it in person (Vaughan, Ontario).
  2. I will send the required package of documents to the appropriate provincial ministry in Canada for the apostille. If your document was issued in Ontario, I will personally go to ODS (the provincial ministry in Toronto) to obtain the apostille.


If you need a translation of the apostilled document afterwards:

  1. I will translate the apostilled document into the required language.
  2. Some organizations in other countries require the translation to be notarized. If you need notarization, I can arrange it as an additional service.
  3. Some organizations, in addition to notarization, also require an apostille on the translation. If you need an apostille on the translation, I can arrange it as an additional service.

Finale. I will send the documents to you anywhere within Canada or to any other country, or you can pick them up from me in person (in the city of Vaughan, Ontario).


Time frames:
— The processing times for obtaining an apostille in ministries of different provinces vary from 1 to 14 business days.
— The translation of a document takes 1-3 days (Optional).
— Notarization of the translation takes 1 day (Optional).
— Delivery of documents via Xpresspost courier within Canada usually takes 1-3 days per shipment.
Apostille of notarized copies of Canadian documents
Notarized copies of Canadian documents are True Copies obtained from a Canadian notary. Since my notary is located in Ontario, all notarized copies issued by them can be apostilled at ODS, where apostilles are issued on the day of the visit.

If, according to the requirements of the Canadian ministry, an apostille cannot be obtained on the original document, additional notarization is required for apostilling. In other words, the apostille can only be placed on a True Copy of the document. In this case, the apostille is attached not to the original document but to its notarized copy. The apostille will contain information about the notary who certified the True Copy rather than the organization that issued the document.


General procedure for apostilling notarized copies of Canadian documents:


  1. You send me the original document via courier or bring it in person (Vaughan, Ontario).
  2. I will make a notarized copy of your document (True Copy).
  3. I will prepare the necessary package of documents for ODS (the provincial ministry in Toronto) and personally go there to obtain the apostille.


If you need a translation of the apostilled document afterwards:

  1. I will translate the apostilled document into the required language.
  2. Some organizations in other countries require the translation to be notarized. If you need notarization, I can arrange it as an additional service.
  3. Some organizations, in addition to notarization, also require an apostille on the translation. If you need an apostille on the translation, I can arrange it as an additional service.

Finale. I will send the documents to you anywhere within Canada or to any other country, or you can pick them up from me in person (in the city of Vaughan, Ontario).


Time frames:
— Notarization of the document (True Copy) takes 1 day.
— An apostille at ODS is issued within 1 business day. I usually go there every Wednesday, but I can go on another day upon agreement.
— The translation of a document takes 1-3 days (Optional).
— Notarization of the translation takes 1 day (Optional).
— Delivery of documents via Xpresspost courier within Canada usually takes 1-3 days per shipment.
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