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Document Authentication in Canada

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DFAIT authentication is done mostly for notarized copies Global Affairs Canada (formerly Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade or DFAIT) is based in Ottawa, Ontario. Authentication by Global Affairs Canada is usually a pre-final step before consular legalization by foreign Embassies/Consulates most of which are also located in Ottawa, Montreal or Toronto. We can handles all locations.
Canada Legalization Services© can assist you with authentication of your documents at Global Affairs Canada with subsequent legalization at a foreign Embassy/Consulate.
In order for us to proceed, we will need the following documents:
  • Notarized copy of the original document (certified true copy) with signature and seal of the Canadian Notary Public, Lawyer, Student-at-Law or Barrister/Solicitor. Please note that Global Affairs Canada does not accept/authenticate laminated documents. Furthermore, there may be additional binding/sealing requirements by Canada-based foreign Embassies/Consulates for consular legalization after authentication by Global Affairs Canada.
  • Photocopy of the document for foreign Embassy/Consulate records (if you would like us to provide our consular legalization services as well).
  • Sometimes, we may need to temporarily have the original document - this will be returned to you after services have been completed. Please contact us in advance to finalize if the original would actually be needed.
  • Payment in the form described in our Payment Methods section and amount described in our Fees section. You may make one payment for all the services from us - e.g., if you need both authentication by Global Affairs Canada and consular legalization.
  • Self-addressed envelope with prepaid airway bill. You can use any courier company but we strongly suggest using FedEx, UPS or DHL for faster return of your documents. If you do not enclose return envelope, we will return your documents either via either standard or registered mail Canada Post.
It is highly advisable that you contact us in advance prior sending your documents to us to ensure that all requirements are satisfied. We can then agree on the plan for providing our services.
After we agree on the best course of action and deadlines, you would need to arrange shipping of your documents to our Ottawa office (address below in the footer). As for courier company of your choice, you can use FEDEX, DHL, UPS, Purolator, Canada Post, USPS, KAZPOST, Pony Express or any other reputable company. However, based on our long experience, we highly recommend using FedEx, DHL or UPS due to their better service quality and overall delivery terms. For example, their express services often deliver either before 10:00am or noon next business day for in-Canada shipments as oppose to Purolator/CanadaPost who may deliver after 1-2 days before 17:00.
After you ship you documents, you are requested to notify our representative by e-mail or telephone and provide the tracking # so that we can keep you updated regarding the receipt, progress reports and confirmation of completion of our services. After we receive your documents and review them, we will confirm the expected date of completion. After that you can relax, and let us do our job!

Canada Legalization Services© will then start fulfilling your order, and we will deliver to your full satisfaction!
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