Question 1

What is Apostille? Can I get an apostille in Canada?

Accepted Answer

It is a certification used for the authentication and legalisation of documents issued by government departments and agencies. The stamp verifies the authenticity of your documents. In most foreign countries, you need to get apostille legalisation of your documents before you can use them for official purposes.

Before the Apostille Hague Convention, everyone had to follow the authentication and legalization process. This cumbersome document legalization process was made more efficient during the 1960s when the Hague Apostille Convention was signed by participating countries. This streamlined the process required to authenticate a document considerably and issues a Hague stamp. Documents with this seal are then fully authenticated and legalized.

Question 2

What is the equivalent of apostille in Canada?

Accepted Answer

If you are from a country that signed up for the Hague Convention, then an Apostille seal will be enough to legalize your documents. However, if you need apostilization of documents originating from Canada, then you will need to complete the long and tiring process of authentication and legalization to get your document legalized.

With the help of a certified service, you can bypass these hurdles to easily get notarisation and legalisation of your documents in Canada.

Make sure that the service you choose is reputable and has ample experience in dealing with the ministry of external affairs.

Question 3

What is authentication in Canada?

Accepted Answer

If you are from a Hague Convention member country, then filling out a simple request form will be enough to legalize your documents. However, if the country of origin of your document is Canada, then you will need to complete the authentication process.

Over here at Globeia, we take care of the entire process and get your document authenticated by the ministry of foreign affairs authentication in the shortest possible time.

Question 4

What is legalization in Canada?

Accepted Answer

The embassy or consulate, of the country you intend to use them in, must inspect and legalize your documents. A stamp confirming the document’s authenticity is issued to prove the same.
For document notarization and legalization in Canada, you have to complete the process in a legalisation office. Globeia handles your case for you, eliminating the need for losing your head over the complex requirements of the process.

Question 5

What is the difference between the apostille and legalisation and authentication?

Accepted Answer

The difference between the two is that you cannot get legal apostille in Canada. A different method has to be followed. This process is uniform all over Canada.

Question 6

What is document attestation?

Accepted Answer

Attestation is performed to guarantee that a particular document is authentic.
In order to successfully complete the process, concerned authorities from both the issuing country and the country in which you’ll use the document must see the document in person and certify it.
Note: The term ‘document attestation’ isn’t used in many countries. In fact, it’s almost exclusively limited to countries in South Asia, the Middle East, and the UAE. In other countries, the process goes by different names, such as haya, dfat in Australia and simply apostille in the United States.

Question 7

When do we need an Apostille document?

Accepted Answer

You will need to perform this process if the following conditions apply to your situation:The country that originally issued your document is a signatory of the Hague ConventionNeither of the countries in question has objected to the other’s inclusion in the ConventionYou need to use your document in a state that is a member of the treatyYour document was issued by a public body.

Question 8

When do I need to follow the authentication and legalization process?

Accepted Answer

You’ll need to pursue this process if the following apply to your situation:Your document was originally issued in a country that isn’t signed up to the Convention.The consulate or embassy in the state you’ll be using the document in question has confirmed the need for legalization.The document is an original with a recognized signature.

Question 9

What kind of documents are authenticated or apostilled?

Accepted Answer

As long as your document was issued by an official government agency and bears a valid signature, you should be able to pursue either of the two processes.

Some examples include:

Birth and death certificate
Degree certificate
Criminal record check
Marriage certificate and divorce certificate
Degrees and educational certificates
Fingerprints
Power of attorney
Passport copy
Citizenship and immigration documentation
Business documents
Federal documents Invoices
Pharmaceutical reports and certificates

Question 10

Does Global Affairs Canada authenticate or apostille all documents?

Accepted Answer

You may not get an apostilled copy of your document if it:Is a copyIs without an original seal or signatureContains languages other than French or EnglishHas seals not recognized by Global Affairs CanadaIs a religious certificate that isn’t recognized by Global Affairs CanadaIs laminated or covered documents that can’t be stampedIs misleadingIs obtained through fraudulent means

Question 11

How much does apostille cost?

Accepted Answer

If you combine apostille with terms such as ’services near me’, notary services near me’, ‘office near me’, or ‘document service’ on Google, you will see a number of companies offering their online services.

You will notice that in almost all of these search results, Globeia is one of the most frequently appearing, offering its gold-standard services managed by a highly experienced team of professionals.

Despite having served hundreds of satisfied clients over the years, Globeia’s apostille price is one of the lowest in the entire industry.

This is because we are a notary and apostille service that care for the comfort and convenience of our clients. We are well-known for our reliability, quick turnaround, and low fees.

Question 12

I’m in another country right now. Do I need to be in Canada for authentication?

Accepted Answer

No, you don’t have to travel to Canada in order to complete the process. We will take care of it for you instead and keep you updated every step of the way. Contact Globeia for a free 15-minute consultation to ensure that your documents meet all the specified criteria.Once you have the go-ahead, you can send your original documents, and the Globeia team will take it from there.One of our experts will visit Global Affairs Canada to get your document authenticated. We’ll also visit the respective embassy or consulate to complete the international process on your behalf. In order to save you time and money, we’ll take care of all the follow-ups and ensure swift processing of your documents.

Question 13

How long does apostille last?

Accepted Answer

There is no expiration date. However, the document must not be expired. Time-sensitive documents such as criminal record checks will only remain valid for the duration of the original certificate.

Question 14

I need to authenticate and legalize my documents quickly. How long does the authentication and legalization process take?

Accepted Answer

The first step is to look for a reputed notary public service. We have been working with Global Affairs Canada for many years now and the relationship we’ve developed allows us to process your documents quickly, without any fuss or hassle.
That said, speed can, very rarely, be affected by a very small number of factors outside our control. When documents don’t meet the stringent criteria defined by the foreign office, they can be rejected or delayed. That is why we encourage our customers to either check their documents themselves or get on a 15- minute call with us for a free consultation. We aim to save you time, money, and a lot of unnecessary stress.

Question 15

How much does authentication and legalization cost?

Accepted Answer

You can rest assured that our authentication quotes are among the most competitive all over Canada. Not only that, we never charge hidden fees. Once we’ve assessed your requirements, we’ll advise you on which package to choose. And you won’t have to pay a penny more.

Question 16

How do I pay for authentication and legalization?

Accepted Answer

We accept most major credit and debit cards, as well as e-transfers, PayPal, and Canadian money orders.

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