25 Years of Providing Fast, Accurate, Reliable Service
We understand that doing anything in a foreign country can be difficult, let alone having the correct paperwork to do it. Authentication Legalization Services Canada (ALSC) served its first client 25 years ago, helping to make sure they got it right the first time. Since then we have served individuals and corporations from all across Canada and around the world, giving them an international document expert on their side. It has been a pleasure not only saving our clients money but also their time, the most valuable benefit of using our service.
As Canada’s first document authentication and legalization service, the Apostille equivalent, our focus is international document certification. Our service is recommended by Global Affairs Canada Authentication to provide quick assistance saving you up to 20 valuable business days and our experience with the embassies for legalization makes ALSC the preferred provider for international document processing. Convenient ALSC service centers located across Canada in Victoria, Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Toronto, North York, Mississauga, Montreal, and Halifax provide a quick solution with free FedEx shipping saving you time and money.
As the most experienced in the industry our expert help is backed by our service guarantee and safe return of your sensitive document. Authentication Legalization Services Canada is a five-time recipient of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Honor Roll Award showing our proud dedication to customer service. Our choice of service speeds, such as Priority guaranteed same day or 3 day Standard and 10 day Economy, have become the industry standard. But enough about us, let’s talk about your Canadian document and how we can help you use it internationally.
Steps on how to get a Canada Apostille Authentication Legalization Document
Get A Quick Quote
Simply answer a few quick questions and one of our friendly experts will reply with a personalized email on how we can help or call 1-800-336-1132
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Personal or Corporate
Are you using the Canadian document internationally for Personal or Corporate use?
Additional Services
Authentication Service
Validating a Canadian document for international use is a 2 step process. For the first step choose the ALSC Authentication Service that best suits your timeline and budget. As Global Affairs Canada’s temporary rules make it impossible for any service provider to offer same day Authentication, for now we will only be offering our 3 and 10 business day services Monday through Thursday. To help, we have introduced our ALSC Smart Choice Service to make our Authentication service the most convenient in Canada but more importantly saving you money. When choosing your service make sure you Click the amount of documents you need Authenticated.
Embassy Fee
The Embassy charges a fee per document which varies per country and sometimes by document type. When required in secured funds a standard $10 money order charge will be added. With some countries we will need to confirm the fee. If you do not see your country listed choose the world icon. Make sure to Click the number of documents you selected for Legalization.
Argentina fee to be confirmed
Italy fee to be confirmed
Embassy Legalization Service
Legalization at the embassy consulate is the second step. Processing times vary and are in addition to the authentication time. Make sure you Click the number of documents for Legalization that matches the number of documents you selected for Authentication.
ALSC Easy Shipping Solutions
Once your document is completed it needs to get back to you or wherever it needs to go. Simply choose the shipping solution that works best for you. Please note the quoted shipping fees are for delivery to most major centers for a standard envelope weighing no more than .5kg/1 lb.
I chose the ALSC Smart Choice 3 Business Day Authentication FedEx pick up & delivery within Canada included
I want to save $80 in FedEx shipping fees with free drop off & pick up at an ALSC Service Center
Canada Post Xpress Regional Ontario or Quebec $20 Projected delivery 1-2 business days
Canada Post Xpress National Delivery in Canada $25 Projected delivery 2-3 business days
FedEx Canada $50 Next business day
FedEx USA $70 Next business day
FedEx Mexico- Europe $100
FedEx China $120
FedEx Middle East - South America $140
FedEx Russia $195
I Will Provide Shipping
Thank you, fill in the form and one of our friendly team members will contact you by email on how we can help.
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Estimated Fees Not Including Taxes
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Thank you for using the Authentication Legalization Services Canada Inc. (ALSC) quote estimator we look forward to providing you a free no obligation quote for services. This estimate is an approximation and is not guaranteed or promised by ALSC. The estimate is based on information provided by the client and the requirements of Global Affairs Canada and the various foreign countries that may change without notice. Actual cost may or will change once all the project elements are finalized with the client. Prior to any changes of cost, the client will be notified.
The right to individual privacy is a matter our firm takes very seriously. Please be assured that the private information provided by our clients or collected by our staff is held in the strictest confidence. ALSC also complies with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (“PIPEDA”).
Advantages of Using ALSC over Doing it Yourself
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| ALSC can do it faster with various levels of service to meet your time line | Yes | No | No |
| Expert to answer your questions with up to the minute order status tracker giving you peace of mind | Yes | No | No |
| Convenient hours with 13 ALSC Service Centers across Canada to serve you | Yes | No | No |
| Shipping solutions with free FedEx from any ALSC Service Center | Yes | No | No |
| Saves you valuable days and weeks between authentication and embassy legalization stages | Yes | No | No |
| Service Guarantee from Canada’s recognized experts | Yes | No | No |
Click the Country Where you are Using your Document
Get more information about some of the countries we specialize in
If you don't see your country speak with one of our experts, they will be able to help you
United States of America
The United States will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Mexico
Mexico will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Colombia
Colombia will call it Apostille or Super Legalization, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Ecuador
Ecuador will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Brazil
Brazil will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Argentina
Argentina will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Portugal
Portugal will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Spain
Spain will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
The Netherlands
The United Kingdom will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Germany
Germany will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Norway
Germany will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia will call it Attestation, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Iraq
Iraq will call it Attestation, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Kuwait
Kuwait will call it Attestation, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Qatar
Qatar will call it Attestation, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates will call it Attestation, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
India
India will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
China
China will call it Apostille or Consular Legalization, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Russia
Russia will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Australia
Australia will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Hungary
Hungary will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Belize
Belize will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Panama
Panama will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Uruguay
Uruguay will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Bahrain
Bahrain will call it Attestation, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Ireland
Ireland will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Oman
Oman will call it Attestation, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Chile
Chile will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
France
France will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Austria
Austria will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Egypt
Egypt will call it Attestation, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
South Africa
South Africa will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Ukraine
Ukraine will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Italy
Italy will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Morocco
Morocco will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Israel
Israel will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Philippines
The Philippines will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Switzerland
Switzerland will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Peru
Peru will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Belgium
Belgium will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Singapore
Singapore will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Turkey
Turkey willcall it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Greece
Grecee will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Vietnam
Vietnam will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Thailand
Thailand will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Lebanon
Lebanon will call it Attestation, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Pakistan
Pakistan will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan willcall it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Cyprus
Cyprus will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Mauritius
Mauritius will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Peru
Peru will call it Apostille, and in Canada we call it authentication and legalization. Although the same, learn more about them here.
Czech Republic
Czech Republic calls it authentication and legalization like Canada,learn more about them here.
