Authentication & Legalization Services in Ottawa

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Embassy Authentication / Legalization Information

Why Do Documents Need Authentication and Legalization?

Many foreign countries will not accept documents before they have been authenticated by Global Affairs Canada. Once authentication has been completed, we send the documents on to the respective embassy in Ottawa, which then verifies Global Affairs’ signature, legalizing the document. This process is sometimes referred to as ‘apostille’ in other countries; as Canada is not a member of the apostille convention, this is the process that needs to be performed instead. Should you require clarification on the authentication and legalization process, speak with one of our specialists who will be happy to assist you.

Elgible Documents That Can Be Authenticated

Reliability Screening in Ottawa authenticates and legalizes documents in conjunction with criminal record verifications (e.g. educational documents, birth certificates, pension income certificates, etc.).

The Authentication and Legalization Process

Why Do Documents Need Authentication and Legalization?

Many foreign countries will not accept documents before they have been authenticated by Global Affairs Canada. Once authentication has been completed, we send the documents on to the respective embassy in Ottawa, which then verifies Global Affairs’ signature, legalizing the document. This process is sometimes referred to as ‘apostille’ in other countries; as Canada is not a member of the apostille convention, this is the process that needs to be performed instead. Should you require clarification on the authentication and legalization process, speak with one of our specialists who will be happy to assist you.

Various Country Flags

During the authentication and legalization process, your documents will be taken to Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa – along with a Request for Authentication form. We don’t employ runners or local shipping providers. Whenever your document needs to leave our Ottawa office, it is transported by our staff in a secure container to ensure the fastest and most secure experience available.

 

Accredited by the RCMP, and in partnership with the Cobourg Police Service, we are able to process any necessary background checks or fingerprints required by the country where you’ll be residing. We take the stress out of this complex process, so you can receive the documents you need on time and error-free.

How it works

Prompt Service

Choosing Reliability Screening means you can expect your authentication and legalization to be completed in keeping with our industry-leading turnaround time. Located in Ottawa, our office is just minutes away from RCMP Headquarters, Global Affairs Canada, and numerous embassies

Security is Our Priority

Once we receive your documents at our Ottawa office, we handle them with the utmost of care in ensuring that security and privacy standards are met. One of our team members will always transport client docs to and from Global Affairs Canada in a secure case. We prioritize fast and safe handling.

Additional Services

Reliability Screening Solutions Inc. can also process any necessary background checks or fingerprints required by the country where you’ll be residing. We take the stress out of this complex process, giving you peace of mind to receive the documents you need on time and error-free.

Our Partners

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Trusted Reliability

We are fully accredited by the RCMP to submit electronic fingerprints to CCRTIS in support of criminal record checks.

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We have served hundreds of organizations & thousands of people in Ottawa and around the world with background checks, fingerprinting, notarization, authentication and more.

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