If you are planning to work, study, marry, or do business in a foreign country, you will likely need to prove that your Canadian documents are genuine. This process is known as Document Authentication, Legalization, or obtaining an Apostille. At our Brampton offices, our licensed Ontario Notary Publics provide the crucial first step—professional notarization—to ensure your paperwork is accepted internationally.
As of January 11, 2024, Canada officially joined the Hague Apostille Convention. This means the process for using Canadian documents abroad has become significantly faster for over 120 member countries (including the UK, USA, India, and the Philippines).
Before the Canadian government will issue an Apostille or authenticate your documents, most private and corporate documents must first be notarized by a licensed Notary Public. We verify your identity, witness your signature, and apply our registered notarial seal.
Common documents we notarize for international use include:
University degrees, college diplomas, and academic transcripts.
Articles of Incorporation, Certificates of Status, commercial invoices, and Powers of Attorney.
Certified true copies of Canadian Passports, PR cards, and Driver's Licenses.
Affidavits of Single Status (often required for marrying abroad) and Statutory Declarations.
Note: Original birth, marriage, and death certificates issued directly by ServiceOntario generally do not need notarization and can be sent straight to the government for an Apostille.
International document standards are incredibly strict. To prevent rejections by Global Affairs Canada or Ontario ODS, please bring:
If we are creating a certified true copy for authentication, we must see the physical original.
Check with the embassy or requesting organization of the destination country. Ask them specifically: "Do you require the original document, or is a notarized certified true copy acceptable?"
You must present an unexpired, government-issued photo ID (such as a Driver’s License or Passport).
We provide transparent pricing for the notarization step of your Apostille process. View our complete notary fee schedule for more details.
| Service Details | Fee |
|---|---|
| First Document Notarization / Certified Copy | $35 + HST |
| Additional Documents (Done in the same visit) | $15 + HST each |
| Drafting an Affidavit (e.g., Single Status) | Contact for quote |
We gladly accept walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are rushing to meet an embassy deadline, we highly recommend booking a specific time slot online to guarantee immediate service.
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Our standard service covers the required notarization step. Once notarized, we will provide you with the exact instructions and links on how to mail or drop off your documents to Official Documents Services (ODS) in Toronto. If you require full-service agency routing (where we handle the government mailing for you), please contact us for a custom quote.
Yes. However, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) background checks based on fingerprints can usually go directly to the government for an Apostille. Local police checks (from Peel Regional Police, for example) must first be notarized by our office before they can receive an Apostille.
It depends entirely on the receiving country and the specific organization. You must confirm this with them before your appointment. If they require the original to be authenticated, you will not need a certified copy from us; but if it is a private document (like a power of attorney), you will still need our notary seal on the original signature.
Don’t let missing notary seals delay your overseas plans. Visit either of our Brampton locations or book your appointment today to prepare your documents for authentication and Apostille.
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350 Rutherford Rd S II – Unit 104 Brampton, ON L6W 4N6 (Near Steeles Ave E & Hwy 410)
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