Updated January 27, 2022 – Global Affairs Canada has reported it is continuing to experience processing delays due to current conditions. Although they are quoting an estimated processing time of 35 business days on their website, our tracking shows it currently takes up to 38 business days. We are meeting with them daily, and we will keep you updated on any changes.

Authentication and Legalization Step by Step process explained

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Are you using the Canadian document internationally for Personal or Corporate use?

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Additional Services

Yes, my document contains a language other than English or French. Send me a fee quote for translation services.

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Yes, for $15 per document I want a digital scan of the Authentication & Legalization stamps sent to me by email

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Yes, for $50 per document I want a Notarized copy for processing.

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Authentication Service

Validating a Canadian document for international use is a 2-step process. For the first step choose the Global Affairs Canada Authentication Service that best suits your needs. Make sure to click the plus sign for the number of documents you need Authenticated.

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Standard Authentication - $125 for 1st document + $25 per additional document.

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ALSC Smart Choice - $175 for 1st document + $25 per additional. We do it all with FedEx pickup & delivery within Canada. Convenient & saves you money $80-$150 value!

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Legalization Service

Legalization at the Embassy is the second step. Processing times vary and are in addition to the Authentication processing time at Global Affairs Canada. The embassy charges a fee per document which is in addition to our fees below. To help us provide you the current fee make sure to click the plus sign for the number of documents you need Legalized, so it matches what you selected for Authentication in the last step.

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Ottawa Embassy $125 1st document + $25 per additional

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Outside Ottawa Embassy $175 1st document + $25 per additional. Outside Ottawa embassies include Argentina, Bahrain, Brazil, El Salvador, Germany, Italy, Oman, Spain, UAE

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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 quoted shipping fees are for a standard envelope weighing no more than .5kg/1 lb.

I will drop off & pick up at an ALSC Service Center and save $80 in shipping fees

I chose the ALSC Smart Choice Authentication Service which includes FedEx pick up & delivery within Canada

I want it sent by Canada Post Xpress estimated delivery 1-3 business days in Canada $25

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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”).


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