Global Affairs Canada Document Authentication or Apostille – What is the difference?
Apostille certificates are only issued in countries that have signed the Hague Apostille agreement, which Canada has not. To find out what countries that have signed the Apostille agreement to find out more click here. If using your Canadian document in one of these countries you will be asked to get an Apostille for it. Having […]
Marriage & Birth Certificate Apostille for United States Military Personnel
Being in the United States military, you might get a request from your Commanding Officer to get an Apostille for your Canadian documents like a Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate or any other document that originates in Canada. Since Canada has not signed the Hague Apostille Convention we do not have an Apostille process, but rather […]
Global Affairs Canada Authentication Services Section New Name
The Right Honorable Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Government is changing the name of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada to the simpler Global Affairs Canada. The department had seen its name changed before on June 26, 2013, when the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade merged with the Canadian International Development Agency to become the […]
Apostille Authentication Legalization document system changes for Ecuador in Canada
Steps to have your Canadian Corporate documents accepted in Ecuador to do business
If you are doing business or have personal interests in Ecuador its important to know they have changed the document Apostille, Authentication and Legalization process in Canada. You may have been asked to provide documents using this method for personal immigration or corporate […]
Apostille Documents for a United States Bank Account closure using an authentication and legalization service in Canada
For whatever the personal circumstances like Divorce, Death, Bankruptcy, Business Closure or maybe just moving outside of the United States (U.S.) you may need to close a bank account. As you might know by researching, this will involve completing an Account Closure Request with your bank and depending on the reason you will need to […]
In Australia the Apostille, Authentication, Legalization of a Certificate of Incorporation for Canadian Performers saves excess withholding tax
Over the past 20 years it has been a pleasure to assist various Canadian artists who have performed in Australia. Either assisting the artist(s) directly or through their artists management company our specialized team has ensured their documents are correctly prepared to save what may result in the double taxation of fees. In order to […]
They asked me to get an Apostille or Authenticate and Legalize my Canadian Marriage Certificate how do I do that?
Many of our clients, for reasons including a work visa, citizenship immigration application or just for proof of marriage, have been be asked to have their marriage certificate from Canada recognized in another country. The correct process depends on the country and maybe be called Apostille, Authentication and Legalization or Attestation.
We assist with all countries […]
Authentication Legalization Services Canada named to the Better Business Bureau 2013 Honour Roll
Once again, with thanks to our clients, we have been named to the BBB’s Honour Roll. As the only authentication and legalization service in Canada to be awarded this designation we see it as a testament to our great customer service. Being a leader and the first provider of the service we continue our goal […]