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  • Federal Apostille (Authentication)

    Certify the authenticity of a public official's signature at the federal level.

Apostilization & authentication experience

Give your documents the green light for global use through federal apostilization

Ensuring the international validity of your documents often requires the endorsement of a federal authority. Apostille or Authentication processes serve as meticulous guardians, affirming the authenticity of a public official's signature, thus rendering your documents fit for immigration purposes.


In Canada, this responsibility is typically entrusted to Global Affairs Canada, especially for documents like RCMP checks and government pension letters.


Across the border in the USA, the Office of Authentications, operating under the U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs or the Secretary of State, issues both apostille and authentication certificates.


With our extensive expertise in navigating the intricacies of document apostilization or authentication in both Canada and the USA, entrusting us with your documents at Legalize That Doc! means you can rest assured that we'll expertly manage any bureaucratic complexities. 

"Legalize that Doc! was super to deal with. Friendly, informative, and very helpful. They answered any questions that I had and were quick to respond. I would definitely recommend their team and business."

-Deb Malandruccolo
Servicing Canadian & American citizens

Other document services we provide for Canadians & Americans

We are experts in procuring (if applicable) and authenticating important documents for individuals and companies based in North America. We work collaboratively with our clients and keep our communication channels open and transparent throughout the process.

For Canadians

In Canada, we provide legalization and authentication services for a number of documents. 

For Americans

For the USA, we can handle document procurement (where applicable) and apostilization for every state. 

We Legalize That Doc!

Your plate is full…so we’ve got this one for you. 

At Legalize That Doc! we know it is overwhelming going through an immigration process. Just when you think you have it all under control, something else comes up and a new document is needed. We’re prepared for exactly that possibility (sometimes inevitability). 

Other services we offer

You take a seat while we do all the running around

Authentication proves genuineness of a public official’s signature on documents, making them usable for immigration purposes. In Canada, we manage provincial and federal authentications, RCMP record checks, and apostilizations. For the USA, we can handle document procurement (where applicable) and apostilization for every state.

Apostilization

Apostilization is a single-certificate document authentication process used by countries that are signatories of the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention on Private International Law.

Provincial Apostille

Some immigration applications may require certain documents to be Apostilled at a provincial or territorial level. 

Legalization

If countries require authentication or legalization, the embassy or consulate may have a preference between Global Affairs Canada and a provincial authority.signature(s) on it are verified.

Notarization 

Notarization makes a document authentic and trustworthy. Notarization adds an extra layer of security to documents by telling us a document is real and the signature(s) on it are verified.