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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.

Apostille Services in Ontario

The apostille process in Ontario may involve several steps, including:

1. Preparing or notarizing the document

2. Submitting the document for apostille certification

3. Obtaining certified translations if required by the receiving country

Handling these steps correctly the first time helps avoid delays or rejected documents.

Common Documents That Require Apostille/Legalization

• Powers of Attorney

• Birth, marriage, or death certificates

• Diplomas and transcripts

• Police certificates (RCMP Criminal Record)

• Corporate documents

• Travel consent letters

• Documents for student visas (for example Spain)

Before sending documents abroad, it is important to confirm the specific requirements of the destination country.

Need Help with Apostille Services?

At Lucero Legal Services, we help clients across Ontario with:

✔ Notarization

✔ Apostille services

✔ Certified translations

Many clients outside Southern Ontario simply mail their documents to our office, and we manage the process from start to finish.

📍 Brantford, Ontario

📩 gisel@lucerolegalservices.com

📞 289-204-1179

Available province-wide — in English and Spanish.