Guide
Apostille of Indian documents for use in Canada
How NRIs in Canada get Indian degree, birth, marriage and other documents apostilled: steps, timelines, cost and when you need it.
Updated 30 October 2026
Since 11 January 2024 Canada is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, so Indian documents used in Canada are authenticated with an MEA apostille instead of the older embassy legalisation. Credential checks such as WES for an ECA usually need sealed transcripts from the university, not an apostille.
When you need it in Canada
An apostille is commonly asked for by Canadian courts, provincial registries, some regulators and employers. For immigration credential checks (ECA through WES), the university usually has to send sealed transcripts directly. See sending transcripts to WES.
Step by step
- Confirm in writing which document the body in Canada wants, and whether it wants an apostille, a translation or both.
- Send clear scans first, so names and document types can be checked.
- Send the originals to India, or authorise someone there to collect them from your university or the issuing office.
- State or university verification, then the MEA apostille.
- Courier the apostilled documents to you in Canada.
Time and cost
Usually 2 to 4 weeks door to door, longer if the university must verify first. Official fees are paid at actuals; SafeNRI's fee starts at ₹1,999 per document. See how long MEA apostille takes.
If you need help
SafeNRI checks which route your destination needs, handles state verification, the MEA step and courier, and shares receipts for every official fee. See Apostille and attestation and Education document attestation and apostille. SafeNRI is an independent private service, not affiliated with any government department, university or board. You can also apply yourself; our fee is for assisting and representing you, and official fees are charged at actuals with receipts.