Certificate Apostille for Canada from MEA
Document/Certificate Apostille for Canada by MEA is a mandatory process for Indian citizens planning to study, work, migrate, or settle in Canada. As per international immigration laws, all documents submitted for visa purposes must be attested, authenticated, apostilled, or legalized by the respective authorities. However, since Canada is a member of the Hague Convention (5th October 1961), all Indian documents must be Apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India.
We, Abrodex Consultancy Services, a part of Abrodex India Private Limited, are one of the authorized and experienced agencies in India providing professional Certificate Apostille for Canada services. We handle all types of documents — educational, personal, and commercial — following the official MEA guidelines. Below is the complete process, timeline, and requirements to obtain an Apostille Stamp from MEA for documents intended for use in Canada.
Process of Document/Certificate Apostille for Canada
The Certificate Apostille process for Canada involves three main steps: Notary Attestation, State Level Authentication, and finally, MEA Apostille Certification. Each step ensures the authenticity of the document before it is accepted in Canada under the Hague Apostille Convention.
Step 1: Certificate Attestation from Notary
The process begins with Notary Attestation, which verifies the genuineness of the document. When documents are to be Apostilled, the Notary Attestation is done directly on the original document instead of photocopies. This step confirms that the document is legitimate and ready for state-level verification.
Step 2: Certificate Attestation from Home Department / GAD / RAC
Next, the document undergoes authentication by the State Home Department, General Administration Department (GAD), or Regional Attestation Centre (RAC) of the issuing state. These state authorities verify the content and origin of the document before forwarding it for MEA Apostille. While this step is not always compulsory, it remains a crucial part of the standard process for document legalization.
Step 3: Certificate Apostille by MEA for Canada
Once state authentication is completed, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, issues the Apostille Stamp. The Apostille is a square-shaped, computer-generated label affixed to the document and recognized by all Hague Convention member countries, including Canada. MEA Apostille services are available at regional centers in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, and Guwahati.
Alternative Process of Certificate Apostille for Canada
Since the State Authentication process can be time-consuming, the MEA authorizes specific Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDM), NCT-Delhi to attest documents in special cases. In this alternative process, the document is attested by a Notary Public and SDM-Delhi before being Apostilled by the MEA. This method is quicker and widely accepted for most personal and educational documents intended for Canada.
Processing Time for Certificate Apostille for Canada
The total time required for a Certificate Apostille for Canada depends on the state of document issuance. Typically, it takes about 20–25 working days through the standard process. However, if the document is already attested by the respective state department, the Apostille from MEA can be obtained on the same day. The alternative SDM process usually takes 2–3 working days.
Why Choose Abrodex Consultancy Services?
Abrodex Consultancy Services is a trusted name for Document/Certificate Apostille for Canada by MEA. We manage end-to-end processing of educational, personal, and commercial documents, including Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates, Degree Certificates, and Power of Attorney. Our expert team ensures timely and hassle-free service, keeping you updated at every stage. We also offer document pickup and delivery services across India for your convenience.
Whether you need an Educational Certificate Apostille, Birth Certificate Apostille, or Marriage Certificate Apostille for Canada, we provide complete assistance in line with MEA norms. Contact us today for professional and reliable Apostille services for Canada, right at your doorstep.
We also provide Apostille services for all Hague Convention Countries, including Canada, USA, UK, Australia, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and more.
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