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After sending your request

After sending your request

Processing of your request begins when all required documents are received at our offices.

Your request may be refused for the following reasons:

  • The document was issued too long ago to be validated
  • The document is from outside Québec
  • The document has been altered
  • The document is glued or laminated
  • The document is not an original or a true copy.

Your apostilled document will be returned by postal mail or, if you have included a prepaid shipping label with your request, by courier. Please take mail delivery times into account when sending or following up on your request.

Last update: May 21, 2025

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