Canadian documents being sent overseas must first be apostilled to make them legal and valid in the foreign country. You may have been told to get an 'apostille'. Our clients typically need this service for their birth certificates, powers of attorney, real estate transfers, academic records, diplomas, probate, corporate documentation, letters of understanding, and destination weddings. Clients are often confused by this obscure term, so we hope that the following FAQ's will help.
These short explanations explain the process - and how Vancouver Apostille can assist. Vancouver Apostille is proudly local; not a national or out-of-province business that attempts to match you up with a contracting notary in Vancouver. So you always deal directly with us. We handle everything on your behalf. The apostille process we provide is the only way that your documentation can be validated for overseas usage. If you have any questions about the apostille process, or want to book an appointment, please send us an email or call us at 604-685-2326.
Q: What is a Notarization?
A: A document becomes notarized when a lawyer or notary public witnesses you signing it, and applies their seal and stamp. Another meaning is when a lawyer or notary makes a certified true copy of an original document.
Q: What is an Authentication?
A: An authentication is when your document is certified by the British Columbia Attorney General or Global Affairs Canada.
Q: What is a Legalization?
A: Legalization is the historical method of getting your documentation stamped and signed by a consular officer at the appropriate foreign consulate in British Columbia or an embassy in Ottawa.
Q: What is an Apostille?
A: An apostille was created by the Hague Apostille Convention of 1961. Canada is now a signatory of this Convention. For an apostille to work, the recipient country must also be a member of the Apostille Convention, otherwise the document will need to be legalized by the foreign consulate.
Vancouver Apostille is a fast, reliable, and local apostille services provider; and we guarantee your document will be legal and valid overseas. Our firm has successfully processed thousands of documents for use in over 100 different countries. We can help you apostille your important documentation safely and quickly - guaranteed.
Vancouver Apostille's founder and president, Adam Brosgall, is an experienced Vancouver lawyer, Notary Public, and Commissioner of Oaths. He is fully qualified, licensed, and insured to do international notarizations and apostilles. If you have any questions, please feel free to send us an email, or call 604-685-2326. We look forward to assisting.
