What is an Apostille?
In Canada, an Apostille serves as confirmation that documents are authentic or have been notarized by a registered Canadian Notary making them recognized by countries as part of the Hague Apostille Convention. When using these Canadian documents in countries that require an Apostille, you’ll need to present them alongside an Apostille Certificate or stamp. This Certificate or stamp is essential for validating the legitimacy of the information when it crosses borders.
Upon the implementation of the new Apostille Convention in Canada on January 11, 2024, the process of certifying documents for acceptance in countries where the convention is effective has been streamlined, eliminating the need for legalization by a consular office of the destination country. This development aims to simplify the acceptance of Canadian public documents in over 120 countries that have signed the convention.
In Canada, Apostille Certificates are issued directly by government authorities in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Ontario, while Global Affairs Canada issues Apostille certificates for all other provinces and for documents issued by the Government of Canada, including federal government bodies.
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