An apostille is a special certificate attached to Canadian public documents that confirms their authenticity. With an apostille, documents can be accepted without further legalization in more than 120 countries, such as Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Japan, Russia, and Ukraine. This is part of an international treaty under the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention.

Canada joined the Hague Apostille Convention in January 2024, and as a result, many of the complex and time-consuming steps previously involved in getting documents validated have been eliminated. This change means that Calgarians can now get their documents authenticated and apostilled within several days.

At DLegal, we can make the process of getting your documents apostilled as seamless as possible. Each case is unique, and our team can provide tailored advice and solutions based on your specific situation. We ensure that all your needs are met comprehensively so you can readily get your official documents verified for use in other countries.

At DLegal, we can help you every step of the way to ensure that your documents are processed and apostilled as quickly as possible.

To start the process, you will need to prepare certain documents. We can help you identify the documents that you need and notarize or certify the appropriate documents, like affidavits, legal declarations, and certified copies of important records.

Official or original documents are required, so if you don’t have them on hand, you may need to get them from the necessary authorities. For example, we can help you get your original or official birth or marriage certificate from Alberta’s Vital Statistics.

For educational certificates such as diplomas or academic transcripts, you are often required to get validation from the institution that issued them. This typically involves the institution confirming that the copies are true and accurate representations of the original documents.

Once compiled, we will send it to the authority responsible for verifying the document details and applying for an Apostille certificate. Once submitted, allow at least 7 to 10 business days for processing time.

There are many scenarios where you might need to get a document apostilled. We help our clients apostille some of the following documents.

Despite the conveniences introduced by the new apostille system, it’s not without complexities and can be challenging to manage the process alone. DLegal offers professional apostille services to assist with the entire process.

We ensure that documents are properly notarized by a notary public and formatted according to the specific requirements of the Hague Apostille Convention. Our expertise helps ensure that submissions to designated authorities are accurate, reducing the likelihood of rejection.

Since we are familiar with the apostille requirements and established workflows, we can also expedite the processing and manage large volumes of documents. This is especially beneficial for companies conducting international transactions or students applying to foreign institutions.

By letting us apostille your documents, you save time and get peace of mind that your records are certified and documents appropriately authenticated so you can use them overseas.