Canada Joins the Apostille Convention as of January 11, 2024
Please be advised that Canada has formally joined the Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents, commonly known as the "Apostille Convention." This convention will take effect in Canada starting from January 11, 2024, onwards. Henceforth, Canadian documents intended for use in Korea will only require Apostille certificates. There will be no need for further legalization at the Korean Consulate in Vancouver.
Key Changes to Be Aware of:
● Documents Issued by Canadian Government -> Issuance of Canadian Apostille Certificates
● Notarized Documents by Canadian Notary Public-> Issuance of Canadian Apostille Certificates
Obtaining an Apostille in Canada within the Jurisdiction of the Korean Consulate in Vancouver after January 11, 2024:
Document Issued by or notarized*
Documents issued by the Federal Government of Canada
Documents issued by the British Columbia Provincial Government, or notarized by British Columbia notary public/lawyer
Documents issued by the Alberta Provincial Government, or notarized by Alberta notary public/lawyer
Documents issued by the Saskatchewan Provincial Government, or notarized by Saskatchewan notary public/lawyer
Documents issued by Government of NWT/Yukon
*this is not an exhaustive list, please refer to the Global Affairs Canada’s website regarding Apostille Convention to see where to send documents that have been notarized to receive an Apostille certificate.
Examples of Documents:
Documents issued by the Canadian Government
Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates, RCMP Criminal Record Check, etc.
Documents Issued by Canadian Schools
Academic Transcripts, Enrollment Letters, Degrees, etc.
Documents from Canadian Businesses
Notice of Articles, Incorporation Certificate, etc.
Documents notarized in Canada
Proof of Residency, Affidavit of Signatures, Verification of Identity, Power of Attorney, etc.
Please note that apostille and consulate legalization cannot be issued concurrently. As of January 11, 2024, obtaining an apostille becomes mandatory. Documents authenticated by provincial authorities or Global Affairs Canada before January 10, 2024, can only be legalized at the consulate until January 10, 2024.
Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver Address : #1600-1090 West Georgia St. Vancouver. British Columbia. Canada. V6E 3V7 Tel : +1-604-681-9581 | Regular Office Hours : 9:00 ~ 16:30(Monday~Friday)
Safety related emergency phone : +1-604-313-0911 Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver --> Address : #1600-1090 West Georgia St. Vancouver. British Columbia. Canada. V6E 3V7 --> Tel : +1-604-681-9581 | Regular Office Hours : 9:00 ~ 16:30((Monday~Friday) -->
