Government of Ontario — designated apostille office — key facts
Authentication: Official Documents Services (ODS) is the authority that issues certificates of authentications and apostilles in Ontario.
Service notice: Notice: Effective January 11, 2024, Canada joined the Hague Apostille Convention.
Legalization chain: If you are travelling to a Hague signatory country, your authenticated documents will be issued apostilles which may not require further legalization at consulates or embassies. Please check with the relevant consulate, embassy, and end destination recipient for their document requirements.