Apostille Toronto
Apostille Toronto requests depend on the document's origin, its destination, and whether a notary must act first. Canada has used apostilles for Hague Convention destinations since January 11, 2024. Ontario's Official Documents Services (ODS) handles eligible Ontario documents, while Global Affairs Canada handles documents assigned to the federal route. Mirzoyan Immigration reviews, prepares, submits, tracks, and returns the package without issuing the apostille. And for an in-person ODS visit, Ontario publishes about 30 minutes for a complete request. In practice, allow one to three hours because Toronto ODS queues vary throughout the day.
Last reviewed by Narek Mirzoyan, RCIC # R1005184, on 2026-07-11.
What is an Apostille?
An apostille is a certificate that confirms the signature, seal, or stamp on a public document is genuine. It helps Canadian documents get accepted in countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention.
Canada joined the Apostille Convention on January 11, 2024, according to Global Affairs Canada. For many destination countries, an apostille replaces the older two-step process of authentication and consular legalization.
An apostille does not prove the content of your document is true. Ontario’s ODS verifies signatures and seals. It does not validate the facts inside the document.
Is Apostille Service Right for You in Toronto?
This service fits when a Canadian document must work abroad and the recipient requests an apostille, authentication, or legalization. But it is especially useful when document origin, notarization, and destination rules point to different offices. So bring the recipient's written checklist and any fixed deadline before a notary applies a seal.
- You have an Ontario or Government of Canada document for use outside Canada.
- Your private document may require an Ontario notary's signature and seal first.
- You need the correct route between Ontario ODS, Global Affairs Canada, and another authority.
- Your destination is outside the Hague Convention and may require consular legalization.
- You want submission, tracked return, or courier support for an original document.
