How to get an apostille in Alberta
Alberta Justice (Official Documents and Appointments). $25 a document, paid online through Alberta eServices before you send the documents. Allow at least 7 to 10 business days, in the order received.
Documents it takes
- Documents notarized by an Alberta notary public (powers of attorney, certificates of life, corporate records, non-RCMP criminal record checks), wherever issued.
- Alberta polymer birth certificates issued after February 1, 2008, and marriage or death certificates issued after January 1, 1999 (no wallet or laminated copies).
- Certificates of divorce signed by the court clerk with the court’s impressed seal.
- Education records certified by the institution as true copies, with a wet signature and embossed seal.
RCMP criminal record checks go to Global Affairs Canada.
How to apply
- Pay online, then mail or courier the documents with the Apostille Request Form (or a cover sheet) and the emailed receipt.
- There is no counter: walk-in and while-you-wait service aren’t offered. For courier returns, include a prepaid electronic waybill.
- Only an Alberta notary public can notarize copies for an Alberta apostille: signed, sealed and dated.
Address: Official Documents and Appointments, #111, 9833 109 Street, Edmonton AB T5K 2E8
The Hague Conference listing still shows an older $10 fee; Alberta’s own page says $25.
Sources: Alberta: Document authentication for other jurisdictions and countries · Hague Conference: Canada’s competent authorities. Checked October 23, 2026.
Questions
Where do I get an apostille in Alberta?
Alberta Justice (Official Documents and Appointments).
How much does an apostille cost in Alberta?
$25 a document, paid online through Alberta eServices before you send the documents.
How long does an apostille take in Alberta?
Allow at least 7 to 10 business days, in the order received.
Do I need a notary before getting an apostille in Alberta?
For copies, translations and documents you sign (powers of attorney, consent letters, declarations), yes: a notary public signs and seals them first. A commissioner of oaths’ stamp is not accepted. Original government documents such as birth certificates usually go straight to the issuing office.