Birth Certificate FAQ’s
Expert Assistance for International Use of Canadian Birth Certificates When it comes to preparing your Canadian Birth Certificate for international use, Global Document Solutions stands as Canada's trusted experts. With 30 years of experience and up-to-date knowledge of the rules and regulations set by Global Affairs Canada and the Embassy, we are well-equipped to guide
If you have never ordered a Birth Certificate, you have misplaced or lost your Birth Certificate, the original you have is damaged, or the document was issued a long time ago, you can order a new or a replacement Birth Certificate from the Provincial Vital Statistics Department in the province where the birth took place.
Most Vital Statistics Departments have an option to have the Birth Certificate sent directly to a third party such as Global Document Solutions. Once you have been in contact with one of our agents regarding your request and confirmed how you want to proceed, we will provide you with our mailing address where the Birth
Authenticating and Legalizing Canadian Birth Certificate for International Use In the case of Canada, as it has signed the Apostille Convention but has not implemented it yet, the original process of Authentication and Legalization is used to validate Canadian documents for use in foreign countries. This process is essential for ensuring the legal acceptance of
A Canadian Birth Certificate is initially only valid for use in Canada therefore a foreign country will not accept a Canadian Birth Certificate. To make the Birth Certificate valid for use in a foreign country, it will first need to go through the process of Authentication at Global Affairs Canada and then Legalization at the
There are many different styles of Birth Certificates in Canada. The most common are a credit card sized Birth Certificate, a polymer or half a letter-sized Birth Certificate either with parents’ information (long form) or without parents’ information (short form), and the longest available form which can be called a Statement of Birth, Registration of
No, as per the Global Affairs Canada rules and regulations, only an original Birth Certificate issued by a Canadian Provincial Vital Statistics Department can be authenticated. A notarized or certified copy made by a Canadian Notary Public cannot be authenticated.
Additional Document Authentication and Legalization Requirements for Foreign Use Depending on the purpose of your Birth Certificate in a foreign country, it may be necessary to authenticate and legalize additional documents such as Marriage Certificates, Divorce Certificates, Police Checks, University Degrees, and more. To ensure compliance with the requirements of the requesting party, it is