What is the difference between Apostille, Authentication, and Legalization?

Canada now issues Apostille certificates for documents being used in countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention. This new process is simpler and faster—it replaces the old two-step method of Authentication (by Global Affairs Canada) followed by Legalization (by a foreign embassy or consulate).

For countries not part of the Hague Convention, the traditional Authentication and Legalization process is still required.

At Global Document Solutions, we provide both Apostille and traditional services, ensuring your documents are processed correctly and accepted wherever they’re needed.