Document Authentication and Legalization Processes at the Embassies in Canada

Posted by john on October 9th, 2015

There are times when you need to have your Canadian documents authenticated for them to be recognized abroad. Some of the documents that need to be authenticated or legalized include marriage certificate, birth certificate, power of attorney for use abroad, and a lot more. Embassies and consulates often ask for the certificates to make sure that the documents are valid and binding.   

You should take note that before you can submit it to the Embassy of UAE in Canada or any other embassies for that matter;you need to have it stamped by the Department of Foreign Affairs Canada. TheDFAIT has specific requirements for Authentication Of Documents in Canada.

The DFAIT has specific requirements when it comes to the authentication of the documents it will take the Department of Foreign Affairs five weeks to process the documents if sent by mail. But if you employ a Legalization Service Centre, then it will only take as little as one day. It will save you lots of time and effort, especially if you need to submit the document to the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Canada right away.

Foreign embassies and consulates often require documents that are more than a single page to be properly sealed and bound by a Notary Public. If the document contains a language other than French or English, then it must be signed and sealed by a certified translator.

Once you have the document authenticated by the DFAIT, the next step is to have it legalized at the embassy of the country where it will be used. Some of the countries refer to this as Attestation or Apostille in Canada. An apostille is the act of document authentication of foreign origin for countries that are participants of the Hague Convention. Canada is not part of the said conventionand instead provides an Authentication.

Embassies and consulates, such as the Embassy of Qatar in Canada, often charge a fee for the service. They also have other requirement, which is why it is important to inquire with them first to know the requirements, fees, and processing time.

While the process of document legalization looks straightforward, in reality it can be stressful, especially for someone who is not familiar with the process. Each consulate and embassy in Canada has its own unique rules regarding the legalization and authentication process. And it can also be time consuming. People who are busy with work or school might require assistance with the process.

A Legalization Service Centre can help you with the process from start to finish. They will be able to get your documents ready and recognize by the foreign country. They will also ensure that the documents have been prepared properly to ensure fast transaction with the Embassy of Netherlands in Canada, or any other consulate and embassy based in the country. Through their knowledge and experience, they are able to legalize or authenticate your documents the quickest way possible. Let the experts do all the legwork for you to ensure your papers are in order.

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