Apostille Help for Vaughan Residents and Businesses
If you live or run a business in Vaughan and have been told your documents need to be "apostilled" or "authenticated" for use abroad, we handle the process from start to finish so you don't have to navigate government offices on your own. We work with individuals and companies across Vaughan on everything from personal vital records to corporate documents headed overseas. Vaughan's mix of new immigrants, international students, and import/export businesses means we see a wide range of apostille needs — citizenship and immigration paperwork, study-abroad transcripts, marriage documents, and corporate filings for cross-border trade or expansion.
What Is an Apostille?
An apostille is a certificate attached to a Canadian public document confirming it's authentic, so it's recognized in another country that belongs to the Hague Apostille Convention — Canada joined in 2024. Depending on the document, the apostille is issued either by Ontario's Official Documents Services or by Global Affairs Canada. We determine which applies to your document before submitting anything, so you avoid delays from sending paperwork to the wrong authority. Once apostilled, your document is generally accepted abroad for immigration, citizenship, marriage, property, education, and business purposes — without needing separate embassy or consulate legalization, for countries that are Convention members.
Birth & marriage records
Vital certificates authenticated for immigration, dual citizenship, or marriage abroad.
Degrees & transcripts
Education documents verified for study permits, foreign employers, or professional licensing.
Corporate paperwork
Incorporation, powers of attorney, and contracts legalized for international business deals.
Police clearances
RCMP and local criminal record checks apostilled for visas, work permits, or adoption.
Court & legal orders
Court orders and legal documents authenticated for use in foreign legal proceedings.
Documents We Apostille for Vaughan Clients
Vital records: birth, marriage, divorce, and death certificates, name change certificates Police documents: RCMP criminal record checks, local police clearance certificates Education: degrees, diplomas, transcripts, letters from schools and universities Personal: powers of attorney, affidavits, statutory declarations, travel consent letters, declarations of single status Corporate: articles of incorporation, certificates of status, corporate resolutions, commercial contracts, chamber of commerce certificates
10am
Drop-off deadline for same-day apostille service in Vaughan
1
Person handling every document, from review to return
5-7
Days for standard processing when urgency is not a factor
100%
Of documents checked for eligibility before submission
Service Options and Turnaround
Standard — Processing within 5 business days — $170/document Next-day — Ready the next business day — $200/document Same-day — Ready by end of day — $300/document Additional documents — Volume pricing — $50/document All prices include the government apostille fee; notarization is priced separately if required. Vaughan clients can drop documents at our Brampton office or send them by courier or secure mail for standard and next-day service. Same-day service requires an original to be dropped off before 10am.
Vaughan Service Area
We regularly work with clients throughout: Woodbridge and Islington Woods Maple and Vellore Village Thornhill and Beverley Glen Kleinburg and Nashville Concord and the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre business district If you're a Vaughan-based business handling documents for an overseas branch, supplier, or client, we also assist with corporate document packages and can work directly with your legal or operations team on timelines.
1 day to review, 5 to deliver
We'll confirm your document is eligible within one business day. Standard apostilles are processed in 5-7 business days, with same-day and next-day options for urgent needs.
How turnarounds work at Speedy Apostille Services
Have questions about turnaround or drop-off? Here are straight answers to what Vaughan clients ask us most.
Drop off your documents today
Bring your documents to our Vaughan drop-off point before 10am and pick them up apostilled the same day. One visit, no downtown traffic.