GAC Authentication Requirements

GAC Authentication Requirements

General Authentication of Document requirements for Global Affairs Canada

Authenticating Canadian Documents: Guidelines and Considerations When it comes to the authentication of documents, Global Affairs Canada's Authentication Services Section focuses solely on Canadian signatures. It is important to note that the content of the document itself is not reviewed or approved by them. However, it is essential to adhere to certain guidelines and considerations

Adoption Document requirements for Authentication at Global Affairs Canada

Anyone who has gone through the process of adopting a Child internationally knows it involves a long list of official supporting documents that must be provided. In addition, many if not all of these documents need to be Authenticated by Global Affairs Canada and then Legalized at the Embassy of the country you are adopting from. With such an intensive process it's important to ensure your adoption papers meet the requirements of Global

Bank Document Authentication requirements for Global Affairs Canada

Global Affairs Canada can Authenticate all types of Canadian Bank documents for use internationally such as Bank Statements or Financial Records for Personal or Corporate reasons. To Authenticate bank documents Global Affairs Canada requires that they be Notarized by a Canadian Notary. Foreign bank documents cannot be authenticated and must follow the rules of the country where the bank does business. 

Birth Certificate Authentication requirements for Global Affairs Canada

Original Canadian long form Birth Certificate issued by the Office of Vital Statistics of the relevant province/territory can be Authenticated by Global Affairs Canada. This does not include Birth Certificates issued by a religious institution. Some of our clients have the plastic, wallet-sized versions of their Birth Certificate which unfortunately can not be processed. If this is you not to worry you can easily order the correct type of Canadian Birth Certificate for Authentication on our Document Resources

Burial & Cremation Document Authentication requirements for Global Affairs Canada

In order for a Burial or Cremation Document to be authenticated by Global Affairs Canada it first must be Notarized by a Canadian Notary. In addition, you must also provide a copy of the Death Certificate issued by one of the provincial or territorial statistics office. Common Burial or Cremation Documents that require Authentication at Global Affairs Canada include:  Burial Permit  Cremation Certificate  Coroner’s Certificate  Funeral Home Documents but not a Proof of Death

Business or Corporate Document Authentication requirements for Global Affairs Canada

Corporate Certificates issued by Corporations Canada that have an original signature and seal do not need to be Notarized before Authentication at Global Affairs Canada. Any other Canadian Business or Corporate Document requiring Authentication at Global Affairs Canada needs to be Notarized by a Canadian Notary. Although not often it does happen that a Canadian Business or Corporate Document is not in either English or French

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Attestation or Certificate Authentication requirements for Global Affairs Canada

Global Affairs Canada has the official signatures of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) on file so Attestation or Certificates do not need to be notarized in order for them to be Authenticated. These would include:  Export Certificates  Certified Manufacturers’ Declarations   Certificates of Free Sale and Health Attestations  Certificates issued by CFIA 

Canadian Intellectual Property Office Certificate Authentication requirements for Global Affairs Canada

As Global Affairs Canada has the official signatures and seal of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) any certificates bearing the original official signature and seal can be Authenticated. Any other type of Canadian Intellectual Property documents must be Notarized by a Canadian Notary. Common documents issued by CIPO not requiring Notarization include:  Copyright Registration Certificates  Industrial Design Registration Certificates  Trademark Registration Certificates 

Certificate of Origin Authentication requirements for Global Affairs Canada

Only a Certificate of Origin signed and sealed by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce can be Authenticated by Global Affairs Canada as issued. Certificate of Origins issued by a local Chamber of Commerce must be Notarized by a Canada Notary before being accepted for Authentication by Global Affairs Canada. 

College Diploma or University Degree Authentication requirements for Global Affairs Canada

Only a College Diploma or University Degree issued by a Canadian educational institution recognized by the appropriate provincial/territorial ministries of education, can be Authenticated by Global Affairs Canada. The Diploma or Degree must be signed and sealed by the relevant Office of the Registrar. A full signature, name and title must appear on the Diploma or Degree. As an alternative a

College or University Transcript Authentication requirements for Global Affairs Canada

College or University transcripts issued by a Canadian educational institution recognized by the appropriate provincial/territorial ministries of education, can be Authenticated by Global Affairs Canada. The Transcripts must be signed and sealed by the relevant Office of the Registrar. A full signature, name and title must appear on the Transcripts. As an alternative a Notarized

Court Document Authentication requirements for Global Affairs Canada

Global Affairs Canada can Authenticate Federal and Provincial Court Orders or Judgments that bear the original seal, signature and printed name of the Judge, Registrar, or Clerk of the Court in Canada do not need to be notarized. All other types of court documents must be Notarized by a Canadian Notary before Authentication. 

Criminal Record Check Authentication requirements for Global Affairs Canada

Criminal Record Checks issued by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) headquarters in Ottawa do not need to be Notarized before Authentication at Global Affairs Canada. This type of RCMP Criminal Record Check will have the official seal and digital signature of the Director General of the Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services on it.

Educational Institution Letter Authentication requirements for Global Affairs Canada

Only Educational Letters issued by a Canadian educational institution recognized by the appropriate provincial/territorial ministries of education, can be Authenticated by Global Affairs Canada. Educational Institution Letters must be Notarized by a Canadian Notary. Common Educational Institution Letters that require Authentication include:  Acceptance Letter  Admission Letters  Confirmation of Registration Letter  Enrollment Letter  Record of Attendance Letter 

Federal or Provincial Miscellaneous Document Authentication requirements for Global Affairs Canada

Documents such as the ones listed below issued by the Government of Canada or by a Provincial or Territorial Government need to be Notarized by a Canadian Notary before Authentication at Global Affairs Canada. These include:  Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Documents  Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Certificate of Residency Tax  Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Certificate  Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Statement  Old Age Security Letter 

Identity Document Authentication requirements for Global Affairs Canada

Global Affairs Canada can Authenticate a Notarized copy of a Canadian Identity Document made by a Canadian Notary. Common Canadian Identity Documents that require Authentication include:  Drivers License  Employee identification issued by the Federal, Provincial or Territorial government  ID card issued by the Federal, Provincial or Territorial government  Passport 

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