Haiti is NOT a Hague Apostille country. An apostille is not enough on its own. Documents must be authenticated by Global Affairs Canada and then legalized by the Haitian embassy or consulate; some documents need further attestation at the destination. We handle the full chain.
| Destination status | Not a Hague member — legalization required |
| What you need | Authentication + embassy legalization (not an apostille) |
| Translation | French is an official language in Haiti, so French documents are generally accepted — we confirm at pre-check |
| Canadian authority | Global Affairs Canada, then the embassy |
How your document is routed in Canada
The Canadian authority depends on where your document was issued or notarized — not on where you live. See the document guides and the by-province overview for the exact authority, fee and timeline.
Most-requested documents for Haiti include family reunification, marriage, civil status, property and inheritance, and education. Common examples are RCMP checks, birth and marriage certificates, and degrees — each with its own routing, which we confirm at pre-check.
The legalization chain for Haiti
- Notarize the document where required (we arrange it).
- Authenticate at Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa.
- Legalize at the Haitian embassy or consulate in Canada.
- Further attestation may be required at the destination — we confirm the current chain at pre-check.
Common questions
Does Haiti accept an apostille?
No. Haiti is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so documents need authentication by Global Affairs Canada and then legalization by the Haitian embassy or consulate.
Do my documents need to be in French?
French is an official language in Haiti, so French documents are generally accepted. We confirm what the receiving authority requires at pre-check.
What's the full process?
Notarize where required, authenticate at Global Affairs Canada, then legalize at the Haitian embassy or consulate. Some documents need further attestation at the destination. We run the whole chain.
Which Canadian authority handles my document first?
It depends on where the document was issued or notarized, before Global Affairs Canada authenticates it and the embassy legalizes it. We map the exact routing at pre-check.
Sending a document to Haiti?
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