Always check to see if your document needs notary authentication and get it notarized in advance, to avoid the rejection of your case by Global Affairs Canada. This is why Globeia’s certified document authentication service starts with the careful preparation of your file.

Globeia Pro tip: Do check if a certified translation of your document is required. Usually, documents containing languages other than English and French need to be translated. A certified translation verifies the identity of the translation service and is an important requirement to get a Global Affairs Canada authentication.

The Actual Authentication

Global Affairs Canada is the governing body for the authentication of documents. Upon successful authentication, you will be issued a certificate confirming that the signatures on your document are recognized in Canada.

Globeia Pro tip: Do check if a certified translation of your document is required. Usually, documents containing languages other than English and French need to be translated. A certified translation verifies the identity of the translation service and is an important requirement to get a Global Affairs Canada authentication.

Legalization

Congratulations! The only step left now is the legalization of your document. For this, you will need to visit the embassy or consulate where you plan to use the document.

Globeia Pro tip: Check to see if your country of residence is a signatory of the Apostille Hague Convention. If yes, you will need to follow a slightly different process to get the Hague apostille stamp on your document.

Canadian Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates, and RCMP Checks Apostilled for Costa Rica

As a Canadian expat living in Costa Rica, here are some of the documents that you may need to get authenticated at some point during your stay:

Marriage certificate
Divorce decree
Birth certificate
Business and real estate transactions
Financial transaction invoices
Educational certificate

A Globeia team member will be assigned as your case manager as soon as you get in touch by filling out the form below. This helps us provide personalized customer support and timely updates on the status of your documents.

We will make all of the necessary arrangements to ensure that your documents meet Global Affairs Canada guidelines for authentication.

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Who can certify documents in Canada?

Global Affairs Canada is the main body that conducts document authentication in Canada. Currently, a second step of embassy legalization is also required. However, the single-step SApostille alternative will come into effect on January 11, 2024.

Do I need to get my police certificate apostilled from Canada?

Yes, you will need to send in your RCMP criminal record check certificate for apostille authentication before you can use it in Costa Rica. This will verify that your clearance certificate is original.

How do I send my documents for authentication to Globeia?

You can send your documents by mail to our Toronto office at the following address:

1185
Victoria Park Avenue
Toronto, ON
M4B 2K5

We will submit your application on your behalf and get regular updates for you from Global Affairs Canada.