Witness, sign, stamp
Adding an extra layer of security to your documents
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.
How to get a notarized and legalized document?
In Canada, notary publics are authorized to witness, sign, and stamp documents to certify that they are a true copy of the originals. Since it is difficult to confirm the authenticity of a document issued abroad, many countries ask for personal and commercial documents to be notarized and Apostilled before they are accepted for use.
The Hague mandates that certain documents, including RCMP checks conducted through a name search and pension letters, undergo notarization as a crucial step in the Apostille process. Additionally, for documents intended for countries outside the Apostille Convention, notarization is required as well. In such cases, the authentication and legalization processes become essential through the respective embassy or consulate.
As an integral part of our comprehensive document services, we handle the notarization of your documents before initiating the specific process required. This ensures a seamless procedure tailored to the unique needs of each destination, including Legalization through the respective embassy or consulate if needed.
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Servicing Canadian citizens
Other document services we provide for Canadians
In Canada, our primary focus is on providing Apostille services, streamlining the certification process for various documents. We specialize in both provincial and federal document authentication for Canadian citizens, even if you are currently residing in another country. Depending on your destination, we adeptly assess and implement the suitable Apostille process directly with the specific embassy or consulate. If your destination requires additional steps, we seamlessly navigate the authentication and legalization processes, ensuring your documents meet all necessary requirements.
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.
Federal Apostille (Authentication)
Your documents may need to be ratified by a federal authority before they’re used abroad.
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.
