Introduction: When your legal documents or certificates are issued in Canada and intended for use in the UAE, they must undergo attestation processes through relevant government ministries and the UAE Embassy in Canada to validate their credibility.

Attestation Services for Canadian Degrees and Certificates: To ensure the attestation of your Canadian degree and other certificates, our services streamline the process for various document types, including educational, non-educational, and commercial certificates.

Attestation Process Breakdown:

1. Educational Certificates: The process for attesting educational certificates differs from other documents. We provide a comprehensive breakdown of the specific requirements involved in getting these documents attested for use in the UAE.

2. Non-Educational Documents: For documents beyond educational certificates, such as legal papers or personal certificates, the attestation procedures vary. We guide you through the necessary steps and prerequisites for their UAE attestation.

3. Commercial Certificates: Commercial certificates, vital for business purposes, require specific attestation procedures. We outline the requirements and steps essential for their validation in the UAE.

Step-by-Step Procedure:

1. Authentication by DFAIT (Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade): Your documents receive authentication from the DFAIT, which attaches a certificate of authentication to them.

2. UAE Embassy in Ottawa: Your authenticated documents are submitted to the UAE Embassy in Ottawa for approval and the attachment of a certificate of legalization.

3. Ministry of Foreign Affairs in UAE: Final authentication of the documents is obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE.

Key Details for UAE Embassy in Ottawa Attestation:

• Ensure prior authentication by DFAIT for all documents.
• Notarization by a recognized authority is crucial for all documents.
• Provide a prepaid return envelope via Canada Post for safe return.
• Complete the legalization form for all document types and attach it.
• Payment methods at the UAE Embassy are restricted to Canadian-origin bank drafts, certified cheques, or money orders.
• Submit complete documents as the embassy retains them for two months before disposal.

Same-Day Services and Procedures:

• Avail same-day services by submitting documents between 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. for verification and collecting them between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Professional Assistance or DIY:

• You can choose to follow the outlined procedure yourself or opt for affordable attestation services. Benchmark Attestation offers efficient document attestation services, ensuring timely delivery of your attested documents.

Degree Attestation in Canada:

• Canadian documents, not being a part of the Hague Convention, require legalization through the UAE embassy. Benchmark Attestation specializes in hassle-free Canada Certificate Attestation and Degree Attestation services, ensuring a smooth process.

Special Considerations for Specific Certificates:

• Certain certificates from institutions like IATA, headquartered in Canada, necessitate attestation in Canada, irrespective of where the course occurred.