If you are planning to work, study, marry, or do business in a foreign country, you will likely need to prove that your Canadian documents are genuine. This process is known as Document Authentication, Legalization, or obtaining an Apostille. At our Brampton offices, our licensed Ontario Notary Publics provide the crucial first step—professional notarization—to ensure your paperwork is accepted internationally.
As of January 11, 2024, Canada officially joined the Hague Apostille Convention. This means the process for using Canadian documents abroad has become significantly faster for over 120 member countries (including the UK, USA, India, and the Philippines).
Before the Canadian government will issue an Apostille or authenticate your documents, most private and corporate documents must first be notarized by a licensed Notary Public. We verify your identity, witness your signature, and apply our registered notarial seal.
Common documents we notarize for international use include:
University degrees, college diplomas, and academic transcripts.
Articles of Incorporation, Certificates of Status, commercial invoices, and Powers of Attorney.
Certified true copies of Canadian Passports, PR cards, and Driver's Licenses.
Affidavits of Single Status (often required for marrying abroad) and Statutory Declarations.
Note: Original birth, marriage, and death certificates issued directly by ServiceOntario generally do not need notarization and can be sent straight to the government for an Apostille.
International document standards are incredibly strict. To prevent rejections by Global Affairs Canada or Ontario ODS, please bring:
If we are creating a certified true copy for authentication, we must see the physical original.
Check with the embassy or requesting organization of the destination country. Ask them specifically: "Do you require the original document, or is a notarized certified true copy acceptable?"
You must present an unexpired, government-issued photo ID (such as a Driver’s License or Passport).
We provide transparent pricing for the notarization step of your Apostille process. View our complete notary fee schedule for more details.
| Service Details | Fee |
|---|---|
| First Document Notarization / Certified Copy (Keele & Finch Office) | $25.00 + HST |
| First Document Notarization / Certified Copy (York Mills Office) | $20.00 + HST |
| 2nd to 5th Document (Done in the same visit) | $15.00 + HST each |
| 6th Document and onward (Done in the same visit) | $10.00 + HST each |
| Drafting an Affidavit (e.g., Single Status) | Contact for quote |
We operate two fully equipped, easily accessible offices in North York for your convenience. Walk-ins are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis at both locations, or you can reserve an appointment online to guarantee your time slot and skip the line.
1280 Finch Ave W Unit 305, North York, ON M3J 3K6, Canada
Centrally located near Keele Street and Highway 400/401. Highly convenient for clients, students, and businesses in York University Heights, Downsview, Bathurst Manor, and Vaughan.
150 Duncan Mill Rd Unit 2, North York, ON M3B 3M4, Canada
Perfectly situated just seconds off the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) and Highway 401, making it ideal for residents of Don Mills, Bayview Village, and busy commuting professionals.
Notary Lawyer North York proudly serves clients throughout North York and the Greater Toronto Area, including York Mills, Don Mills, Downsview, Bayview Village, York University Heights, and Vaughan.
Our standard service covers the required notarization step. Once notarized, we will provide you with the exact instructions and links on how to mail or drop off your documents to Official Documents Services (ODS) in Toronto. If you require full-service agency routing (where we handle the government mailing for you), please contact us for a custom quote.
Yes. However, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) background checks based on fingerprints can usually go directly to the government for an Apostille. Local police checks (from Peel Regional Police, for example) must first be notarized by our office before they can receive an Apostille.
It depends entirely on the receiving country and the specific organization. You must confirm this with them before your appointment. If they require the original to be authenticated, you will not need a certified copy from us; but if it is a private document (like a power of attorney), you will still need our notary seal on the original signature.
Don’t let missing notary seals delay your overseas plans. Visit either of our North York locations or book your appointment today to prepare your documents for authentication and Apostille.
NOTARY LAWYER NORTH YORK
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