Our specialists have been working with individuals who require their Canadian documents, including their Birth Certificate, to be authenticated by Global Affairs and legalized by a particular diplomatic mission for the country where the documents are intended to be used.
As an expert in the authentication and legalization of Canadian documents, we can assist in having your birth certificate, along with other Canadian credentials, processed for use abroad.
We often get questions on obtaining, replacing, authenticating or legalizing documents. Below are some of our clients’ most frequently asked questions, answered.
Global Affairs will not authenticate a notarized copy of a Birth Certificate. Only an original birth certificate obtained from the relevant Provincial or Territorial Vital Statistics Office can be authenticated by Global Affairs Canada.
If you require a replacement Birth Certificate it can be ordered directly from the Vital Statistics office. Once ordered, you can arrange for the Birth Certificate to be mailed to you. In many cases, you can arrange for the Birth Certificate to be sent directly to our office.
A third party, such are our office, is not typically able to order a Birth Certificate on your behalf. Most Vital Statistics Offices have strict criteria about who can order a Birth Certificate. Once ordered it can either be sent to our address. To save time, you are welcome to have it directed to your office.
We receive a number of Government-issued documents. In many cases, you can arrange to have your document(s) sent directly to us at the following address:
Capital Authentication
251 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 900,
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5J6
Kindly advise us so that we can look out for the document and have it added to your dossier.
The length of time it takes for a Birth Certificate to be authenticated by Global Affairs and legalized by a particular diplomatic mission can vary from a few days to a few weeks. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss your unique situation. We will provide you with detailed information while remaining confident that we can offer you a cost-effective and timely solution.
The process of Canadian document authentication and legalization is relatively straightforward. The document could be sent directly to Global Affairs by mail or courier. Provided that the Birth Certificate meets the criteria for authentication, it will be processed.
For documents mailed/couriered to Global Affairs, the processing time is typically about twenty working days. The processing time varies depending upon their volume.
Diplomatic missions take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks to complete legalizations.
If there are errors, the documents returned without being processed.
To save time, it makes sense to retain a reputable third-party company, such as our office, to assist with the authentication and legalization of your documents, including a Birth Certificate.
An experienced document specialist can review your material and confirm that it conforms to the requirements of Global Affairs as well as the particular Embassy. Using a third-party company to assist with the authentication and legalization process typically saves you time and money. Our expert staff would welcome the opportunity to discuss your unique situation. We are confident that we can save you time and money in the process.
To make it easier to understand, we have grouped the authentication and legalization fees. Our office offers four different processing options depending upon urgency. More importantly, we employ a system that we refer to as The Completion Time Method. When suggesting prices, we balance the total time expected to take to have the document(s) authenticated by Global Affairs and then legalized by a particular Embassy or Consular Office. Employing our method translates into lower fees for our customers.
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