Canada Certificate Attestation

Step 1: Notarization

The first step involves notarizing your degree or document. A lawyer or notary public will attach a signed notary seal to confirm the document’s authenticity. This is essential before submitting the document for authentication of documents in Ontario or any other province in Canada.

Step 2: Authentication

After notarization, the document is submitted to Global Affairs Canada for authentication. An authentication certificate will be attached, verifying the document’s legitimacy. For clients in Toronto, this step is referred to as document authentication in Toronto, handled by Global Affairs Canada.

Step 3: UAE Embassy Legalization

Once the document is authenticated by Global Affairs Canada, the next step is legalization at the UAE Embassy Canada attestation stage. The UAE Embassy or UAE Consulate in Toronto will attach a legalization certificate to your document. In some cases, you may need to pay embassy fees, which can be done through money orders, bank drafts, or certified checks. Payments are non-refundable, so submitting the correct papers is essential.

For educational degrees, your institution must send your sealed transcripts directly to the UAE Embassy, as part of the requirements for degree attestation for Canada immigration.

Step 4: MOFA Attestation in Dubai

After the Global Affairs Canada attestation, your documents are sent to the UAE for the final stage. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in the UAE will issue the last stamp on your document. This is the final step in the attestation for Canada, making your document fully attested and ready for use in the UAE.