Rather than sending away your important legal documents, you may be able to send a certified copy instead. Using a certified copy means you get to keep the original and avoid the risk of losing or damaging your valuable documents.
Affidavits vs. Statutory Declarations
Both affidavits and statutory declarations are formal, legally binding documents. But they are used for different purposes in Canada. Let’s discuss the differences between affidavits and statutory declarations and how these documents are made.
The Hague Convention: How do I get an Apostille Certificate?
Some countries use apostille certificates to validate public documents issued by one country for use in another country. In Canada, there is a different process to validate a document such as a birth certificate or marriage certificate for use abroad. The process is called “authentication and legalization”.
Notarization vs. Legalization of Documents
Say you need to use a document abroad but aren’t sure what steps to take. You search “notary public near me” and countless hits come up. How do you decide who to go to and what needs to be done to prepare your document for foreign use? This article will explain some of the basics.