How to get an apostille in Ontario
Ontario Official Documents Services (Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement). $16 a document for a notarized document; $32 for an Ontario government, court or post-secondary document. Within 15 business days by mail; about 30 minutes in person when everything is in order (court documents can take up to 10 business days).
Documents it takes
- Documents notarized by an Ontario notary public, wherever the original was issued.
- Ontario birth, marriage and death certificates (including polymer birth certificates).
- Ontario business registry documents issued since 1991.
- Superior Court of Justice and Ontario Court of Justice documents issued since July 10, 2023 (older court documents are notarized first).
- Degrees, diplomas and transcripts from Ontario public colleges and universities issued since January 1, 2019.
How to apply
- Check the document and submit the request on Ontario’s document authentication portal.
- Mail or bring the originals with the service request number and payment. In-person service is in Toronto, or at ServiceOntario in Ottawa, Sault Ste. Marie, Windsor and Thunder Bay (book an appointment).
- The notary’s name, signature and seal are checked against what is on file, and must be on the same page.
Address: Official Documents Services, 777 Bay Street, Lower Level, Toronto ON M7A 2J8
Sources: Ontario: Authenticate a document for use outside Canada · Hague Conference: Canada’s competent authorities. Checked October 23, 2026.
Questions
Where do I get an apostille in Ontario?
Ontario Official Documents Services (Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement).
How much does an apostille cost in Ontario?
$16 a document for a notarized document; $32 for an Ontario government, court or post-secondary document.
How long does an apostille take in Ontario?
Within 15 business days by mail; about 30 minutes in person when everything is in order (court documents can take up to 10 business days).
Do I need a notary before getting an apostille in Ontario?
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.