In the process of globalization, Canada has become an ideal place for many international couples to have their weddings. However, the question then arises as to how easily it is to legalize a marriage certificate issued in Canada and use it legally in other countries, especially when it comes to apostille. The recent implementation of the Convention on the Abolition of the Requirement for the Legalization of Foreign Public Documents has brought about a more convenient change in this process.
The Convention, which will enter into force on January 11, 2024, covers public documents issued by Canada that meet the requirements of the Convention, including marriage certificates. According to the provisions of the Convention, these public documents can be used in the mainland of the Contracting Parties to the Convention without the need for consular legalization by the Canadian and Chinese embassies and consulates in Canada.
Specifically, it is not complicated to apply for the apostille of a Canadian marriage certificate, and the following is a simplified process and the required materials:
In order to successfully complete the apostille of a Canadian marriage certificate, you need to prepare the following documents:
Original and photocopy of Canadian marriage certificate.
Scanned copies of the husband's and wife's passports.
Submit the Canadian marriage certificate and the scanned copies of the couple's passports to a Canadian notary public for notarization
Submit the notarized marriage certificate to the notary association or the provincial apostille for authentication.
Under normal circumstances, the time to apply for the additional certificate of Canadian marriage certificate is about 10 working daysIf you need to expedite the process, the time can be shortened to about 8 working days.