Canadian Document Authentication & Legalization

The majority of Canadian documents that are intent upon being used in a foreign country must first be stamped by the Authentication section of Global Affairs Canada.  The authentication section of Global Affairs Canada is located in Ottawa, Ontario Canada.    The authentication process if quite straightforward and it can be done by couriering or…

Are all Authentication Legalization Services the same? Over the past few decades there has been increased need for individuals and companies to have Canadian documents authenticated at Global Affairs Canada and then legalized by a diplomatic mission for use in a specific country. In order to speed up the processing of documents there has been…

As an exporter of Canadian goods to foreign countries one is typically required to complete the authentication and legalization of Canadian commercial documents.  This process requires that some of the commercial documents be stamped by Global Affairs Canada as well as the diplomatic mission for the country that the goods are destined.  This stamping process is…

Global Affairs Canada authentication of documents is a service that is offered free of charge and one could process their documents on their own.  There are some limitations that must be considered when contemplating sending documents directly to Global Affairs Canada.  Realistically, one might wish to consider hiring a third party authentication legalization service or…

Canadian document authentication and the Peoples Republic of China can be confusing, time consuming and just plain frustrating.  It is recommended that one considering hiring a knowledgeable third party service provider such as a local Ottawa authentication legalization service or process server to assist with the processing of the documentation. The Peoples Republic of China…

For anyone needing to use Canadian documents in a foreign country they may be required to have them processed through a system that is referred to as Authentication and Legalization.  It is also referred to as Apostille or Attestation.  We are often asked the question “who can authenticate documents in Canada” and are my documents…