Canada is a member of the Hague Convention . The Apostille is a special kind of letter and stamp and it is the shortest process of Document Legalization Service Canada . It is not the same as a raised seal, these are two separate things. An Apostille can be used if both countries (the country giving the document and the country in which the document will be used) are part of the The Hague Convention. An Apostille can be used whenever it is required for migration purpose. For example for international marriages, adoptions, inheritance, but also for plain contracts. The Apostille is an official certification that the document is a true copy of the original .So it is necessary to follow the certificate attestation procedure. This heading covers the types of requests for documents and services for which you will have to turn to a Consular Officer.