Apostille & authentication
Apostille services for Toronto, Ontario and all of Canada
An apostille certifies your Canadian document for use abroad under the Hague Convention. We route it to the right authority, hand it in in person, and return it the way you choose — from $75 per document plus the government fee.
Transparent pricing — government fee always separate
| Document | Government fee | Our service fee |
|---|---|---|
| Notarized document (ODS) | $16 | from $75 |
| Ontario-issued document (ODS) | $32 | from $75 |
| Federal document (Global Affairs Canada) | Free | from $75 |
Fees current as of August 2026. Multi-document and rush pricing quoted before payment — always as separate line items.
1. We check the routing
Ontario document, federal document, or issued elsewhere? The destination country Hague or not? We confirm the correct authority and the exact requirements before you pay anything.
2. We submit in person
For Ontario documents we file the service request and hand your documents in at 777 Bay Street, Toronto on our scheduled courier run — processed in about a day there, instead of the 15-business-day mail queue.
3. Tracked chain of custody
Your originals — birth certificates, degrees, court documents — are logged at every handoff and returned by tracked courier or in-office pickup.
4. Ready for use abroad
Hague member country: the apostille is the final step. Non-member: we obtain the certificate of authentication and advise on the consular legalization that follows.
Why we can be faster than mailing it yourself
Ontario processes documents handed in at the counter in about a day, but mailed-in requests sit in a 15-business-day queue. We run a scheduled courier trip to 777 Bay Street, so your documents take the counter route without you crossing the city. Order today and your next run is Nov 3, 2026.
Tracked courier from our office
Ready by Nov 6, 2026
Pick up at our Markham office
Ready by Nov 5, 2026
Mailed directly from the government office
Ready by Nov 4, 2026 · needs your consent
You choose the return option after ordering. Federal documents go to Global Affairs Canada by mail — about 20 business days, and no service in Canada can expedite that.
Frequently asked questions
What does an apostille cost in Ontario?
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As of August 2026, the Ontario government fee is $16 per notarized document and $32 per Ontario government-issued document (birth, marriage, death certificates). Our service fee starts at $75 per document for routing, submission at 777 Bay Street, and tracked return. Government fees are charged at cost — never marked up.
How fast can I get an apostille in Toronto?
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Ontario processes documents handed in at the counter in about one business day, versus roughly 15 business days for anything mailed in. We hand documents in on a scheduled courier run, so a typical Ontario order is back with you inside a week — your target date is shown before you pay, as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Federal documents go to Global Affairs Canada by mail: about 20 business days, and no service in Canada can expedite that.
Which documents go to Global Affairs Canada instead of Ontario ODS?
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Federal documents — citizenship certificates, RCMP police checks, IRCC documents — and documents issued in provinces without their own apostille office. GAC apostilles are free but mail-only, taking about 20 business days.
Can my university diploma be apostilled directly?
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Ontario public college and university diplomas, degrees and transcripts qualify directly only if issued on or after 1 January 2019. Older credentials must be notarized first, then apostilled as notarized documents.
Do documents for China still need consular legalization?
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No. Since Canada joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 11 January 2024, Canadian documents for use in mainland China need only an apostille. The old consulate legalization step is gone. See our dedicated apostille-for-China page.
Markham Visa & Document Services is a private company. We are not affiliated with any government, embassy, consulate, or official visa application centre. We provide visa application assistance and document services only.