When travelling abroad one might be required to obtain a Fingerprint Certificate Police Records Checks (Police Clearance). Before the document can be used abroad it might need to be notarized first before it can be authenticated by Global Affairs Canada and then legalized by the Embassy or Consulate of the Country you intend to travel. ...
If an individual or company is intent on having Canadian documents recognized for use abroad they must go through a system that is referred to as Document Authentication and Legalization. This can also be referred to as an “Apostille”. Our office often receives calls from individuals seeking clarification and guidance about what is document authentication and legalization?...
For members of the general public and business professionals, the Canadian document authentication process can be time consuming, frustrating and costly. The authentication section of Global Affairs Canada and the legalization of documents at an Embassy or Consular Office have certain requirements that must be met before the documents can be processed. It is recommended that...
