Brosgall Legal | Apostille Services regularly assists clients with the Apostilles of documents for foreign use. Getting an Apostille completed in Vancouver can be quite difficult. We are full-service Apostille law firm, with experience in over 100 jurisdictions. We specialize in this unique area of international law, and we would be happy assist. We simplify the Apostille process for our clients. Once we have your original documentation, we handle everything on your behalf and hand you the fully Apostilled documents at the end. Please see the attached sample Apostille certificate.
For further information or to discuss getting your documents Apostilled with Brosgall Legal, please send us an email or call us at 604-685-2326. We'll answer all your questions, and send you an email with a quote, ETA and sample Apositlle certificate.
Apostille Procedure
The first step is always a notarization - this takes the form of either a certified true copy, or the witnessing of your signature. Once your document has been notarized by Brosgall Legal, our signature and notarial seal must then be Apostilled for the document to be accepted by the foreign country. Once completed, your document becomes legal and valid for use overseas.
What is an Apostille?
It is the internationally accepted way of providing a guarantee regarding the authenticity of a document. Under the Hague Apostille Convention, an Apostille is a prescribed certificate attached to your document. Between two countries who have signed the Hague Apostille Convention, an Apostille certification immediately validates your document for use in the destination country.
The Difference between Apostille vs. Authentication & Legalization
Historically (pre-1961), all documents notarized by lawyers or notaries around the world for use in other countries had to go through the authentication and legalization process. Then in 1961, many countries signed the The Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents. This enabled two signatory countries to take advantage of a shortcut, which they called an 'Apostille'.
Brosgall Legal Apostilles these Types of Documents for Foreign Use
The types of documents that we Apostille are endless. Most commonly, Brosgall Legal processes powers of attorney, notarizations, ID, certified true copies, incorporation documentation, birth certificates for legal destination weddings, death certificates for foreign probate cases, diplomas, degrees, and transcripts.
We provide Apostille services for all of these documents, and more. We have years of experience working with BC and Canadian government authorities. We navigate the complex and bureaucratic Apostille process on your behalf, ensuring that your documents will be legal and valid for use overseas - guaranteed!
Vancouver Notary Public, Commissioner of Oaths, and Lawyer
Brosgall Legal's owner and principal, Adam Brosgall, is an experienced Vancouver Notary Public, BC Commissioner of Oaths, and Lawyer. He is fully qualified, licensed, and insured to handle international Apostilles. If you have any questions, please feel free to send us an email or call us at 604-685-2326. Please see our Vancouver Notary home page for our other services, and we look forward to assisting.
