How to get an apostille in Quebec
Quebec Ministère de la Justice (Délivrance des apostilles). $65 a document (per the Hague Conference listing; confirm on Québec.ca). On October 22–23, 2026 the ministry was processing requests received on October 21.
Documents it takes
- Quebec public documents: authentic acts, their certified copies and official declarations.
- Quebec notarial acts, with a certificate of authenticity from the Chambre des notaires du Québec.
- Private documents, with an official declaration by a Quebec lawyer or notaire authenticated by the Barreau or the Chambre des notaires.
Federal documents go to Global Affairs Canada.
How to apply
- Fill in the online request form on Québec.ca.
- For a notarial act, first get the Chambre des notaires’ certificate of authenticity; the ministry checks the Order secretary’s signature.
- Mail the form, the document and any certificate to the ministry’s apostille service in Montreal.
Sources: Québec.ca: Apostille · Québec.ca: Bodies that issue public documents · Hague Conference: Canada’s competent authorities. Checked October 23, 2026.
Questions
Where do I get an apostille in Quebec?
Quebec Ministère de la Justice (Délivrance des apostilles).
How much does an apostille cost in Quebec?
$65 a document (per the Hague Conference listing; confirm on Québec.ca).
How long does an apostille take in Quebec?
On October 22–23, 2026 the ministry was processing requests received on October 21.
Do I need a notary before getting an apostille in Quebec?
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.