Marriage Certificate FAQ’s
Can I get an Apostille for my Canadian Marriage Certificate?
The simple answer is Yes as of January 11, 2024. To make sure the process is done correctly depends on where it was issued.
Countries that you will need to use the Apostille Process
The countries that will request that you get an Apostille include: A Albania Andorra Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan B Bahamas Bahrain Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Burundi C Cabo Verde Canada Chile Colombia Cook Islands Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic D Denmark
Countries that you will need to use the Authentication and Legalization Process
List of Countries you will need to use the Authentication and Legalization Process for a Canadian Document For your reference, we have provided a list of countries that have not ratified the Apostille Convention. It is your responsibility to verify the accuracy of this information. Afghanistan Algeria Angola Bangladesh Benin Bhutan Burkina Faso Cambodia Cameroon
What other documents might I need to get Apostilled or Authenticated and Legalized with my Marriage Certificate?
Dependent on the purpose of the Marriage Certificate in the foreign country, you might need to get your Birth Certificate, Divorce Certificate, Police Check, University Degree and other documents also Apostilled or Authenticated and Legalized. You will first need to confirm with the requesting party in the foreign country which additional documents you will need to provide with your
Can Global Document Solutions help me get my Canadian Marriage Certificate accepted in a foreign country?
As Canada’s experts, Global Document Solutions can help you get your Canadian Marriage Certificate ready for international use by providing you with 30 years of experience with the most up to date knowledge about the rules and regulations of the Provinces, Global Affairs Canada and the Embassy. Not only will Global Document Solutions help you
Can I use a Notarized copy of my Marriage Certificate at Global Affairs Canada?
No, as per the Global Affairs Canada rules and regulations, only an original Marriage 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.
Do I have the correct Canadian Marriage Certificate for the Apostille or Authentication and Legalization Process?
There are different styles of Canadian Marriage Certificates such as a Marriage Licence Certificate or Certificate of Marriage but its important to remember the one you got from your wedding ceremony is not your official marriage certificate. The provincial statistics department of the province where you married issues the official marriage certificate. If you need
Why do I need to get my Marriage Certificate Authenticated and Legalized to use it internationally?
A Canadian Marriage Certificate is initially only valid for use in Canada therefore a foreign country will not accept a Canadian Marriage Certificate. To make the Marriage 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
Can the Marriage Certificate be sent directly from the Provincial Statistics Office to Legalization Certificate of Origin?
Most Vital Statistics Departments have an option to have the Marriage Certificate sent directly to a third party such as Legalization Certificate of Origin. 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
Where can I get a Canadian Marriage Certificate?
If you have never ordered a Canadian Marriage Certificate, you have misplaced or lost your Marriage Certificate, the original you have is damaged, you can order a new or a replacement Marriage Certificate from the Provincial Vital Statistics Department in the province where the birth took place. You can find links to the various vital