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An apostille certifies the authenticity of a document so it can be legally recognized in another country that is a signatory to the Hague Apostille Convention.

For marriage certificates issued in Canada, an apostille verifies that the document is genuine and valid for official use outside of Canada. This is commonly required for immigration, spousal sponsorship, name changes, dual citizenship applications, and registering a marriage abroad.

Before 2024, Canadian marriage certificates had to go through a two-step legalization process—authentication followed by consular legalization—which could be time-consuming and costly.

As of January 11, 2024, Canada joined the Hague Apostille Convention. This change introduced a simplified, one-step apostille process. With an apostille, your Canadian marriage certificate is recognized in other member countries without needing consular legalization.

If your destination country is not part of the Hague Apostille Convention (such as the United Arab Emirates, Cuba, or Jordan), your marriage certificate must still go through the traditional authentication and consular legalization process instead of an apostille.

The official website list includes over 129 member countries that accept apostilles, making international document use significantly more efficient.

To use your Canadian marriage certificate internationally, an apostille is typically required, as long as the destination country is a signatory of the Apostille Convention.

The process for obtaining an apostille is similar to the former authentication procedure but is now completed in a single step. Apostilles in Canada are issued either by Global Affairs Canada or by designated provincial competent authorities, depending on where the marriage certificate was issued or notarized.

All Canadian government-issued documents or certified by a Canadian notary that are intended for use outside Canada.

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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

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 most common documents subject to this procedure are:

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Global Affairs apostilles documents only from the following provinces and territories:

• 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

Each provincial office has its own formatting and document translation standards, as well as application procedures for obtaining an apostille. Certain governments have strict guidelines for notarized document certifications.

The quickest option to receive an apostille is in Ontario, where you can visit the ODS office and have everything done in one day. The document must be issued or signed by a notary in Ontario.

Fortunately, I have discovered a means to apostille any notarized document in Ontario, regardless of province or territory. A document must be signed by an Ontario notary public before it can be apostilled. You can sign your document with my Ontario notary online or via video call and obtain your apostille within a week!

Marriage certificates from other provinces or territories do not have the same apostille processing times as those issued in Ontario. However, in some circumstances, especially those involving documents issued in other provinces, I can get an apostille in Ontario using a notarized certified copy, which saves you time.

My fee for getting an apostille is $150, regardless of the quantity of documents that are in the order.

I usually charge around $49 and $89 each page for translations, depending on the language pair.

There are three options for the final translation.
1. Simply a translation of the text.
2. Translation and notarization (additional expenses apply).
3. Translation + Notarization + Apostille for Notarization (extra cost applies).

Additional fees will apply, including the cost of shipment documents by courier (inside or outside Canada), notary services (optional), and the apostille at the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

A 13% HST tax will be applied on top.

I provide apostille services across Canada, covering all major cities and provinces. I can assist you in getting an apostille on your Canadian marriage certificate regardless of where you live, whether it's Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, or elsewhere. My professional service ensures that your marriage certificate is properly prepared and fulfills all foreign document requirements for international use.

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A complete method for acquiring a turnkey apostille, including pricing and timeframes, is shown below as an example.

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Costs:
— My fee for the apostille service is $150, regardless of the number of documents.
— 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 getting a "turnkey" apostille, including pricing and turnaround times, is described below.

Costs:
— My fee for the apostille service is $150, regardless of the number of documents.
— 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.

In Canada, the apostille process may vary depending on the province or authority issuing it, but the core aim remains the same – to verify a document for international use. Below are examples of apostille certificates issued by Global Affairs Canada and several provincial authorities in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec and Saskatchewan. These samples illustrate how each jurisdiction formatted and presented its apostilled official certificate.

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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:

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Certificate of Marriage (Short Form) (format varies by province, typically a standard certificate size)

Certified Copy of Marriage Registration (Long Form) (usually a larger document with full registry details)

For many international applications, the Certified Copy of Marriage Registration (Long Form) is the preferred type of certificate or is required, as it provides the complete legal details needed for official use.

Typically, Canadian marriage certificates are used in legal processes abroad—such as spousal sponsorship, immigration applications, registering a marriage in another country, or supporting a legal name change—depending on the requirements of the destination jurisdiction.

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