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.

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Globeia Takes Care of The Tedious Canadian Document Legalization Process for Spain

Some of the Canadian documents sent to our office from Spain need a notary certification before the apostille process. At Globeia, we work to ensure that there are no surprises for you pertaining to the cost of the process and the time that it will take.

We take great care in analyzing your request and making a plan of action to assist you to the best of our abilities. For instance, the Spanish Embassy also needs a completed legalization request form attached to the authenticated document.

Our representative working on your case will fill out the fields on this form and submit it along with your documents without any delays. We will also send you regular updates via email so that you are not left wondering about your documents.

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One-Stop Solution for Canadian Documents Apostille

Globeia takes care of the grunt work to get your authenticated documents delivered to you in Spain. The authentication of documents in Canada is performed by Global Affairs Canada. This first step of the process is followed by document legalization from the Spanish Embassy.

Both the Global Affairs Canada and the Embassy of Spain in Canada are located in Ottawa. We recommend making a list of all your documents that need to be authenticated and sending it over to us via the contact form below.

Having a list helps you identify the Global Affairs Canada requirements that you need to fulfill before your Canadian documents can be apostilled. Sometimes, you might need a certified translation of your document if it’s in a language other than English or French.

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What is Apostille? Can I get an apostille in Canada?

It is a certification used for the authentication and legalisation of documents issued by government departments and agencies. The stamp verifies the authenticity of your documents. In most foreign countries, you need to get apostille legalisation of your documents before you can use them for official purposes.

Before the Apostille Hague Convention, everyone had to follow the authentication and legalization process. This cumbersome document legalization process was made more efficient during the 1960s when the Hague Apostille Convention was signed by participating countries. This streamlined the process required to authenticate a document considerably and issues a Hague stamp. Documents with this seal are then fully authenticated and legalized.

What is the equivalent of apostille in Canada?

If you are from a country that signed up for the Hague Convention, then an Apostille seal will be enough to legalize your documents. However, if you need apostilization of documents originating from Canada, then you will need to complete the long and tiring process of authentication and legalization to get your document legalized.

With the help of a certified service, you can bypass these hurdles to easily get notarisation and legalisation of your documents in Canada.

Make sure that the service you choose is reputable and has ample experience in dealing with the ministry of external affairs.

What is authentication in Canada?

If you are from a Hague Convention member country, then filling out a simple request form will be enough to legalize your documents. However, if the country of origin of your document is Canada, then you will need to complete the authentication process.

Over here at Globeia, we take care of the entire process and get your document authenticated by the ministry of foreign affairs authentication in the shortest possible time.

What is legalization in Canada?

The embassy or consulate, of the country you intend to use them in, must inspect and legalize your documents. A stamp confirming the document’s authenticity is issued to prove the same.
For document notarization and legalization in Canada, you have to complete the process in a legalisation office. Globeia handles your case for you, eliminating the need for losing your head over the complex requirements of the process.

Can I apostille a document from another country?

Yes, you can apostille a document from Canada without having to visit the country. You can use the services of a well-reviewed company like Globeia to get your Canadian documents apostilled and then delivered to you in Spain.

Can I certify my own documents?

No, you cannot certify your own documents, Document certification is used to verify the authenticity of a document so that it is accepted in other parts of the world.

Can a notary public in Canada apostille a document for Spain?

Apostille of document authentication in Canada is done solely by Global Affairs Canada. A notary can only certify the authenticity of the signature on a document but they cannot apostille it for submission in Spain.