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Authentication and legalization of canadian degrees and diplomas in canada

Author: John Alter
by John Alter
Posted: Jun 27, 2015

Canadian educational programs are recognized globally and individuals who have studied in Canada report rich, rewarding educational experiences. Taking your credentials worldwide so as to improve your professional career can actually provide you with distinct life experiences and also boost your resume.

Nevertheless, the procedure of having Canadian academic achievements acknowledged outside of the country is generally found to be challenging. Canadian academic documents, such as diplomas, transcripts, need to undergo a process termed authentication and legalization so as to be accepted. Other terms for this process that you may possibly be familiar with include Apostille, attestation and super-legalization.

A few reasons why you may have been asked to do this are for working abroad, continuing studies, or work permit applications, to name a few. Whichever the reason, it is very important have the correct style of education document to ensure that it can be authenticated by Foreign Affairs Canada, legalized by the embassy, and it is the correct type for the process that you are using it for in the foreign country.

The primary step of the authentication & legalization process entails having the academic documents authenticated at the Department of Foreign Affairs.

The next step would be to have the authenticated documents legalized at the embassy or consulate of the destination country.

Once it has followed this two-step process, it will be the equivalent to an Apostille Certificate outside Canada. The original degree or diploma can be prepared or as a Canadian notarized copy. This procedure also applies to other academic documents such as College Diplomas, Transcripts, Enrollment Letters and also Professional Certificates.

Although this two-step process is in theory simple, in practice it may be complicated. Every country has distinct terms and conditions about the authentication & legalization process can be hard to get this information. Details are crucial – do the documents have to be notarized first? Are there any secondary documents that have to be submitted? And without professional assistance, the process normally takes a long time.

How can you make sure that you have your educational document processed correctly? Do your research and consider the option of hiring an authentication and legalization service to do it on your behalf.

Making sure your academic achievements are recognized abroad will seal the positive experience of starting your career abroad. With the correct information and resources, this final process can be fast and simple.

Legalization Service Centre authenticates documents for the public for numerous documents. You may request that a Canadian public document be authenticated by requesting Legalization Service Centre to confirm that a Canadian public official’s signature, seal or stamp on the document is authentic.

At Legalization Service Centre, we can validate a Canadian University Degree or College Diploma from educational institutions recognized by the provincial ministry of education. If you wish to keep it in presentation format, a notarized or licensed copy made by a Canadian lawyer, commissioner of oaths or a notary public can be authenticated instead.

Contact us today for our notary services and you will be glad you did!

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Author: John Alter

John Alter

Member since: Jun 26, 2015
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