Canada
North America
Canada joined the Hague Convention in 1965. Canadian documents are apostilled by Global Affairs Canada (federal) or the relevant provincial authority depending on the document type.
Why people process documents for Canada
Immigrants to Canada often need apostilled documents from their home country as part of IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) applications.
Canadian businesses operating internationally need apostilled corporate documents for foreign jurisdictions.
Most commonly processed documents
These document types are most frequently apostilled or legalized for Canada. Each link goes to a full guide on that document.
Official certificate proving a person has no (or has) criminal convictions. Required for immigration, employment, and residency applications.
Academic credential awarded by a university upon completion of a degree program. Required for employment abroad, degree homologation, and graduate admissions.
Requirements at a glance
Common mistakes to avoid
- Sending provincial documents to Global Affairs Canada — each province has its own apostille authority.
Real cases involving Canada
Anonymized real situations we have resolved for this destination. See all cases →
The problem: A Canadian digital nomad applying from Spain was told that getting a Certificate of Good Standing apostille through Global Affairs Canada would take up to 3 months.
Result: Digital Nomad Visa obtained. Process completed in under 2 weeks.
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Frequently asked questions
Who apostilles Canadian documents?
Federal documents are apostilled by Global Affairs Canada. Provincial documents (birth certificates, marriage records, notarial acts) are apostilled by the relevant provincial authority — each province has its own process.
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