APOSTILLE SERVICE

What is document authentication?

Document authentication is the process of certifying a Canadian-issued document with official seals to verify its legitimacy for international use.

What is apostille?

  • An apostille is a certificate that simplifies the process of authenticating public documents for international use, which is only issued and accepted between the members of the Hague Apostille Convention.

  • List of countries are members of the Hague Apostille Convention

Hague Apostille Convention vs. Non-Member Countries

  • If your receiving country is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention:
    The Canadian authority can issue an Apostille Certificate to simplify the process by eliminating the need for further authentication by the Embassy or Consulate of the receiving country.
  • If your receiving country is not a member:
    The document must be submitted to the Embassy or Consulate of the receiving country in Canada for authentication.

Which Apostille Service Do You Need?

Frontier One offers two apostille services, depending on your document:

  • Federal Apostille — for RCMP Criminal Record Checks (CRC), processed through Global Affairs Canada (GAC).
  • Provincial Apostille (Ontario) — for documents issued in Ontario, or notarized by an Ontario Notary Public/Lawyer (such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas, and Powers of Attorney), processed through the Ontario Official Documents Services (ODS).

Not sure which one applies to you? Contact us and we’ll confirm before you apply.

Federal Apostille — RCMP Criminal Record Check

What we do?

At Frontier One, we offer the Apostille service to simply authenticate the RCMP Criminal Record Check (CRC).

The Apostille process for a CRC at Frontier One is:

Step 1: Click here to complete the apostille request form.

Step 2: Send us your original document via mail or dropping it off at our office.

Frontier One Inc.
Unit 126 – 1454 Dundas Street East
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
L4X 1L4

Step 3: We prepare and submit your package.

Your original CRC and the required documents will be sent to Global Affairs Canada (GAC) for processing.

Step 4: GAC issues the Apostille certificate.

Once completed, the apostilled document will be returned directly to you (or to us, if arranged).

federal-apostille

Processing time:

Please refer to Global Affairs Canada’s current processing times here:
Authentication of documents – Global Affairs Canada

Fees

Apostille fee:

  • $150 per document (taxes included)
  • 50% discount for multiple documents (starting from the 2nd document)

Mailing fees:

  • From Frontier One to GAC: $30 (Canada Post Registered Mail)
  • From GAC to the destination:
    • Canada/US address via Canada Post Registered Mail: $30
    • Foreign address via Canada Post Registered Mail: $50
    • Foreign address via UPS/DHL/FedEx: prepaid shipping label required 
  • Frontier One’s Mailing Service Fee: $30 per shipment

Provincial Apostille (Ontario)

Frontier One now also offers Provincial Apostille service for Ontario, processed through the Ontario Official Documents Services (ODS). This service is available only for destination countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention.

This service applies to:

  • Documents issued in Ontario, or
  • Documents that have been notarized by an Ontario Notary Public/Lawyer

Examples include birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas and transcripts, Powers of Attorney, and other Ontario-issued or Ontario-notarized documents.

Important: Not every document qualifies for an Ontario Apostille, and requirements vary by destination country. For example, some countries require the apostille on the original document rather than a notarized copy. If you’re unsure, please confirm with us — or with the requesting authority — before applying.

What we do?

The Provincial Apostille process at Frontier One is:

Step 1: Confirm your destination country, and whether it accepts the apostille on a notarized copy or requires it on the original document.

Step 2: Bring a government-issued photo ID and the document(s) requiring apostille to our office — or mail us the original, if required.

Frontier One Inc.
Unit 126 – 1454 Dundas Street East
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
L4X 1L4

Step 3: If notarization is required, our notary public will certify your document first.

Step 4: We submit your documents to the Ontario Official Documents Services (ODS) for apostille certification.

Step 5: Your apostilled document is returned to you by mail or in person.

Provincial Apostille Service

Processing time:

Processing time (Provincial Apostille – Ontario):

  • Ontario Apostille (by mail): approx. 15 business days (excluding mailing time)
  • Ontario Apostille – Express (in-person submission): approx. 5–10 business days

Processing times are estimates only and may vary depending on government processing volumes and courier delivery time.

Fees

Apostille fee:

  • $150 per document (taxes included)
  • 50% discount for multiple documents (starting from the 2nd document – $75 each)

Notary fee (only if your document requires notarization):

  • $30 per notarized seal (government fee, taxes exempt)
  • 30% discount on additional seals for the same document ($21 each)

Express processing (optional):

  • +$100 for the first document
  • +$50 for each additional document

Mailing fees:

  • Return mailing to a Canadian address included
  • Additional shipping charges apply for international destinations (Canada Post, DHL, or other courier)

Did you know?

We proudly offer fingerprinting services for obtaining the RCMP Criminal Record Check for both domestic and international clients.
No matter where you live, we can provide a full package — having your RCMP CRC issued and apostilled through Global Affairs Canada for use in any Hague Apostille Convention country.

For more information:

Why Choose Frontier One?

  • Comprehensive Package – We provide the RCMP CRC, notarization, and federal apostille through GAC in one simple process — perfect for immigration or employment abroad in countries like the US, UK, Australia, Korea, Spain, Japan, and more.
  • Convenience for International Clients – We handle everything on your behalf, so you don’t have to deal with complex Canadian government procedures from overseas.
  • Security – We directly handle and track your documents, minimizing the risk of loss and keeping your sensitive information secure throughout the process.