If you're planning an overseas destination wedding, it is vital that all the necessary documents are obtained well before you depart. Many counties will require a Canadian "Statement in Lieu of a Certificate of Non-Impediment to Marriage Abroad", or a BC "Marriage Search Certificate". You will also need certified copies of official documents and identification such as your passport or Birth Certificate. Foreign authorities will typically require that these notarized copies be Apostilled in order to be considered valid in that foreign country. A sample Apostille certificate can be seen below. This article explains the legal process and how Brosgall Legal | Apostille Services can assist.
Marriage Documents and 'Apostille' Explained
Canadian citizens who are getting married overseas must have their documentation Apostilled to be considered valid. Sometimes, this is called 'getting an Apostille', which you were probably told to do by your foreign lawyer or wedding planner. This is exactly what Brosgall Legal does. Getting an Apostille is a unique process where the validity of a document is verified, so that your document becomes valid for use in the foreign country. Our clients most often need their birth certificates and identification Apostilled.
It is important that you meet the requirements of the country in which the wedding will take place. Requirements vary from country to country and even from time to time. Brosgall Legal is experienced in working with provinicial and Canadian authorities as well as with foreign missions. In fact, we are Vancouver's leading expert in all matters relating to Apostille services, and we manage the complex procedures to ensure our clients' documents are valid for use in the foreign country. We remove the stress of validating legal documentation, so you can focus on the planning and anticipation of your desintation wedding!
Vancouer Notary Public, Commissioner of Oaths, and Lawyer
Brosgall Legal's owner and principal, Adam Brosgall, is an experienced Vancouver Notary Public, Commissioner of Oaths, and Lawyer. He is fully qualified, licenced, and insured to deal with statutory declarations, certified copying, international notarizations and Apostilles. If you have any questions, please feel free to send an email, or call 604-685-2326 to book an appointment. Same day service and walk-ins are welcome. Please see our Vancouver Notary home page for our other services, and we look forward to seeing you.
