Authentication & Legalization Services

Why Choose Notary Lawyer Mississauga?

We understand that Authentication and Legalization is a complex and time-consuming process. You’re busy—why spend hours researching steps, waiting in lines, and navigating government offices?

At Notary Lawyer Mississauga, our team of professionals is dedicated to making the entire process simple, fast, and stress-free. We handle your document needs from start to finish—so you don’t have to.

What Is Authentication and Legalization?

When documents notarized in Canada are meant for use in a foreign country, they must often go through a two-step verification process: authentication and legalization.

This process confirms the legitimacy of your notarized documents and makes them acceptable abroad. It is Canada’s version of what many other countries refer to as an apostille—although Canada is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

Our Full-Service Process Includes:

Notarization Services

We offer fast and professional notarization services in-person or by mail. Our notaries are registered at the provincial and federal levels, ensuring a smooth process with authentication offices.

Translation Services

Foreign language documents often require certified translations before they can be authenticated or legalized. We take care of that by retaining professional and accredited translation services on your behalf.

Delivery Services

Forget long lines. We’ll handle the delivery and pickup of your documents to and from Global Affairs Canada, provincial authorities, consulates, and embassies. Once finalized, we’ll ship them securely to your desired location.

Embassy Relationships

Our long-standing experience working with embassies and consulates helps us expedite processing and avoid delays. We know their requirements—so you don’t have to.

The Canadian Authentication Process Explained

Authentication confirms that a notary public is registered and that the signature and seal on your document are legitimate. This verification is done by:

  • Global Affairs Canada (formerly DFAIT)
  • Provincial Authentication Offices, such as Ontario’s Official Documents Services (ODS)
Once authenticated, the document is then legalized by the relevant foreign embassy or consulate, validating its use in that country

Documents We Authenticate & Legalize

We handle a wide range of document types, including but not limited to:

Educational Certificates

  • Transcripts
  • Diplomas
  • Degrees

Identification Documents

  • Passports
  • Driver’s Licenses
  • Health Cards
  • Birth Certificates
  • Citizenship Certificates

Marital Documents

  • Marriage Certificates
  • Certificates for Marriage Abroad
  • Marital Status Declarations

Miscellaneous Legal Documents

  • Powers of Attorney
  • Property Transaction Documents
  • Statutory Declarations
  • Certified True Copies
  • Medical Licenses
  • Deeds

Let Us Do the Work for You

Don’t waste hours dealing with paperwork, government agencies, or embassy protocols. Let Notary Lawyer Mississauga manage your Authentication and Legalization Services from beginning to end.