Apostille in Ontario Notary Spanish

Why Notarization Alone Isn’t Enough for International Documents

Many people believe that once a document is notarized in Canada, it can be used anywhere in the world. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. A notarization only confirms your signature or certifies a copy within Canada. Other countries cannot automatically verify the authority of a Canadian notary.

What Notarization Covers

A notarization confirms:

• Your identity

• Your signature

• That a document copy is true to the original

  
  

But this validation does not extend internationally.

Why You Need an Apostille

An apostille process in Ontario, Canada adds the extra verification that foreign authorities require. It proves:

• The notary is licensed

• The signature is authentic

• The document is legally valid for use abroad

  
  

Without this step, your document may be rejected, causing delays or forcing you to redo the entire process.

Common Documents That Require Apostille/Legalization

• Powers of Attorney

• Birth, marriage, or death certificates

• Diplomas and transcripts

• Police certificates (RCMP Criminal Record)

• Corporate papers

• Travel consent letters

• Spanish Student Visa (Spain)

If the document is going outside Canada, always confirm the destination country’s requirements.

Need Help with your Apostille?

At Lucero Legal Services, I make notarization, apostilles, and certified translations simple and stress-free for clients across Ontario.

📩 gisel@lucerolegalservices.com

📞 289-204-1179

Available province-wide — in English and Spanish.