Verify an apostille

Use this form to verify the validity of an apostille issued by the following competent authorities:

Competent Authority	Certificate Number prefix	Issued on or after
The Ottawa office of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development of Canada (Global Affairs Canada)	CA-	June 12, 2024
Ministry of the Attorney General of British Columbia	59-	February 28, 2025
Ministry of Justice of Alberta	AB-	January 2, 2025
Ministry of Justice and Attorney General of Saskatchewan	SK-	January 11, 2024

Please Note, for apostilles issued:

before the indicated dates, or;
by a Canadian embassy, high commission, or consulate (irrespective of the issuance date)

please email apostille@international.gc.ca with the below information:

Verifying an apostille issued by the competent authorities of Ontario and Quebec:

Certificate number (field 8)

Certified on (field 6)