Apostille and International Document Authentication Support in Langley and Aldergrove

Since 2014, LC Notary Corporation has provided trusted support with legal and real estate documentation across Langley and the Fraser Valley.

With offices in Langley and Aldergrove, clients benefit from:

• Clear guidance on document requirements
  
• Careful notarization of documents for international use
  
• Experience with cross-border documentation needs
  
• Professional and efficient service

Apostille or authentication may be required when a document issued in Canada is intended for use in another country.

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Requirements vary depending on the type of document and the destination country.

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This may include:

• documents to be used outside Canada
  
• countries that accept apostilles under the Convention
  
• countries that still require legalization after authentication
  
• translation requirements, where applicable

British Columbia has separate guidance for translation requirements in the authentication process.

The process depends on both the document and the country where it will be used.

In general:

• Documents are first notarized (if required)
• Then submitted for authentication (apostille in BC)
• In some cases, legalization by a foreign consulate may follow
  

Items that may need review include:

• the document to be used internationally
  
• the destination country’s requirements
  
• whether legalization is required after authentication
  
• whether certified translation is required
  

Important:
If a document requires translation, the original document and its translation must typically be notarized together, as unnotarized translations are not accepted for authentication.

Processing times can vary depending on volume. Current guidance in British Columbia indicates approximately 2–4 weeks, not including delivery time.