Getting a document notarized in Canada

Who can notarize what, where an apostille comes from, and what to bring, written from the provinces' and Global Affairs Canada's own pages, with every source linked and the date we checked it.

1. ApostilleHow to get an apostille in CanadaWhere to send a document for an apostille in each province, what it costs, how long it takes, and when you need a notary first. From Global Affairs Canada’s and the provinces’ own pages.7 min read
2. ExplainerNotary public vs commissioner of oaths: which do you need?What a notary public can do that a commissioner of oaths can’t, who each one is in your province, and which documents need which.5 min read
3. TravelTravel consent letter for children: do you need a notary?When a child travels without one or both parents: whether a consent letter is required, what goes in it, the Government of Canada template, and why a notary is recommended.4 min read