What is an Apostille?
An apostille is a certificate issued by a country to authenticate the origin of a document, ensuring its recognition by countries that have signed the Apostille Convention.
Birth and marriage certificates, proof of employment, judgments, transcripts, and deeds are examples of Canadian documents eligible for an apostille. Only Global Affairs Canada or the appropriate provincial authority may issue an apostille certificate or “allonge” for your document.
While apostilles are meant to remove complexity, preparing certain documents and determining the appropriate Canadian entity to work with can be confusing and time-consuming.
Capital Authentication’s official document services streamline the apostille process and efficiently address all requirements, including notarization, translation, authentication and legalization. If your documents are intended for non-apostille countries, please contact us, as each country has unique requirements and may require additional document authentication and legalization procedures.
How It Works
How To Request an Apostille
Capital Authentication expertly simplifies the apostille process and keeps you informed at every stage.
Complete our service request form to begin the apostille process, or contact us directly:
- Telephone: 1-888-740-8224 or 613-236-9975
- Email: info@capitalauthentication.com
Based on our fee structure, we’ll provide a detailed quote that meets your needs.
Once Capital Authentication receives your official documents, we act as your agent and handle every aspect of the apostille process.
We’ll visit the government agency as often as necessary and provide progress updates.
Your authenticated documents and apostille certificates are returned to you via courier.
About Capital Authentication
Capital Authentication is your trusted partner for apostille services in Canada. With over 25 years of experience, we ensure swift and accurate document processing, adhering to the stringent guidelines of Global Affairs Canada and provincial authorities.
Located in the heart of Ottawa, our team of seasoned professionals is adept at navigating the complexities of the apostille process. We employ only full-time permanent staff, guaranteeing the highest levels of confidentiality, reliability, and security.
Having successfully processed thousands of authenticated documents for use in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia, Russia, and China, we ensure your Canadian public documents meet all necessary international requirements. Our commitment is to provide you with exceptional support and hassle-free apostille services.
FAQs About Apostille Canada
Some countries require apostille certification to recognize public documents internationally. To determine whether your Canadian document needs to be apostilled, contact the professionals at Capital Authentication.
An apostille is a simplified document certification for countries that adhere to the Hague Convention, whereas authentication is used for non-member countries and generally requires more steps.
Documents commonly requiring an apostille include court-issued documents, birth certificates, adoption documents, marriage certificates, powers of attorney, death certificates, passport copies, criminal records, licenses, and diplomas, among others.
