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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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How to apostille a document in Ontario (2026 process)What changed when Canada joined the Hague Convention, which office issues the apostille, and what the notary does first.
Apostille vs. notarizationTwo different steps, often confused. Which one your receiver is asking for, and when you need both.
Documents for use overseasAuthentication, apostille, and the country-specific requirements that decide the route your paperwork takes.
Apostille & authentication serviceThe in-person notarial step before Official Documents Services, with the route explained before you book.

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