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Apostille & document authentication

Everything Ottawa applicants need to know about the Hague apostille for Canadian documents — when it replaces embassy legalization, what a notary does first, and the Ontario / federal pathway in 2026.

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01Travel & passport · April 9, 2026 · 14 min readSingle Status Declaration for a Foreign Marriage: An Ottawa Notary GuideSingle status declaration Ottawa marriage abroad — what the sworn declaration says, when foreign authorities require it, and the apostille step that comes after.
02Notary basics · March 10, 2026 · 14 min readApostille for Canadian Documents in 2026: The Full ProcessApostille Canada documents 2026 — what changed when Canada joined the Hague Convention, where to get an apostille, what a notary does first, and how Ottawa applicants step through.
03Guides · February 5, 2025 · 8 min readApostille vs Notarization: What's the Difference?Understand the difference between apostille and notarization for international documents. Learn which one you need and how to get documents authenticated for use abroad.
04Legal documents · January 24, 2025 · 8 min readInternational Adoption Documents: Notarization Requirements in CanadaComplete guide to document requirements for international adoption in Canada. Learn what documents need notarization, authentication, and apostille for adopting a child from abroad.
05Guides · December 28, 2024 · 5 min readSending Documents Overseas? Here's What You Need to KnowComplete guide to preparing documents for international use. Learn about authentication, apostille, and country-specific requirements.

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