Birth Certificate FAQ’s
Can I get an Apostille for my Canadian Birth Certificate?
The simple answer is Yes as of January 11, 2024. To make sure the process is done correctly depends on where it was issued.
Countries that you will need to use the Apostille Process
The countries that will request that you get an Apostille include: A Albania Andorra Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan B Bahamas Bahrain Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Burundi C Cabo Verde Canada Chile Colombia Cook Islands Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic D Denmark
Countries that you will need to use the Authentication and Legalization Process
List of Countries you will need to use the Authentication and Legalization Process for a Canadian Document For your reference, we have provided a list of countries that have not ratified the Apostille Convention. It is your responsibility to verify the accuracy of this information. Afghanistan Algeria Angola Bangladesh Benin Bhutan Burkina Faso Cambodia Cameroon
Do I have the correct version Birth Certificate for Apostille or Authentication and Legalization?
There are many different styles of Birth Certificates in Canada. The most common are a credit card sized Birth Certificate, a polymer or half a letter-sized Birth Certificate either with parents’ information (long form) or without parents’ information (short form), and the longest available form which can be called a Statement of Birth, Registration of
Can I get a Notarized copy of my Canadian Birth Certificate Apostilled or Authenticated at Global Affairs Canada?
No, as per the Global Affairs Canada rules and regulations, only an original Birth Certificate issued by a Canadian Provincial Vital Statistics Department can be apostilled or authenticated. A notarized or certified copy made by a Canadian Notary Public cannot be apostilled or authenticated.
Which other documents might I need to get an Apostille or Authenticated and Legalized with my Birth Certificate?
Additional Document Authentication and Legalization Requirements for Foreign Use Depending on the purpose of your Birth Certificate in a foreign country, it may be necessary to apostille or authenticate and legalize additional documents such as Marriage Certificates, Divorce Certificates, Police Checks, University Degrees, and more. To ensure compliance with the requirements of the requesting party,
Can Global Document Solutions help me get my Canadian Birth Certificate accepted in a foreign country?
Expert Assistance for International Use of Canadian Birth Certificates When it comes to preparing your Canadian Birth Certificate for international use, Global Document Solutions stands as Canada's trusted experts. With 30 years of experience and up-to-date knowledge of the rules and regulations set by Global Affairs Canada and the Embassy, we are well-equipped to guide
Where can I get a Canadian Birth Certificate?
If you have never ordered a Birth Certificate, you have misplaced or lost your Birth Certificate, the original you have is damaged, or the document was issued a long time ago, you can order a new or a replacement Birth Certificate from the Provincial Vital Statistics Department in the province where the birth took place.
Can the Birth Certificate be sent directly from the Provincial Vital Statistics Department to Global Document Solutions?
Most Vital Statistics Departments have an option to have the Birth Certificate sent directly to a third party such as Global Document Solutions. Once you have been in contact with one of our agents regarding your request and confirmed how you want to proceed, we will provide you with our mailing address where the Birth
Why do I need to get my Birth Certificate Apostilled or Authenticated and Legalized for international use?
A Canadian Birth Certificate is initially only valid for use in Canada therefore a foreign country will not accept a Canadian Birth Certificate. To make the Birth Certificate valid for use in a foreign country, it will first need to go through the process of Apostille or Authentication and then Legalization at the Embassy Consulate