Green Card Copy · Canada
Green Card Copy Apostille for Canada
Route, timeline, translation and price for using a Green Card Copy in Canada — based on the official Hague Convention status table.
Quick answer
Canada accepts a U.S. apostille. Your document is apostilled by the state where it was notarized. Usually none; French may be required in Quebec.
- Route
- State apostille
- Hague member since
- 11 January 2024
- Issuing authority
- US Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Translation
- Usually none; French may be required in Quebec.
Is Canada a Hague Convention country?
Yes. The Apostille Convention has been in force for Canada since 11 January 2024, and for the United States since 15 October 1981 — so a U.S. apostille is accepted in Canada with no embassy step.
That date matters. Before 11 January 2024, U.S. documents for Canada had to go through embassy legalization, and instructions written before then — including some older guides and consulate pages — are now out of date.
Why this document takes the state route
A Green Card Copy is certified by a notary, so the signature being authenticated is the notary’s — not a federal official’s. That means it is authenticated by the Secretary of State of the state where it was notarized. For Canada, that state apostille is the final step.
We handle Florida notarizations through the full chain. Documents notarized in other states need that state’s authentication first.
People most often send documents to Canada for immigration, employment, cross-border business. Receiving offices set their own requirements, so confirm what yours asks for — we’ll help you read it.
About the Green Card Copy
How to apostille a certified copy of a Permanent Resident Card (green card) for foreign banking and residency.
You obtain this from US Citizenship and Immigration Services. We can’t request it on your behalf, but once you have it, we handle everything through to delivery in Canada.
Timeline and price
| Stage | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State apostille | Varies by state | Issued by the state where the copy was notarized |
| Certified translation | Alongside | Ordered with the authentication so nothing waits in sequence |
| Return shipping | 1–3 days in the U.S. | Tracked courier; worldwide delivery available |
Price: Quoted, government fees and U.S. shipping included.
Translation for Canada
Usually none; French may be required in Quebec. We coordinate certified translation alongside the authentication so the document arrives ready to file.
How it works
Confirm the route
Tell us you’re sending a Green Card Copy to Canada. We confirm route, price and timing before any payment.
Get the document to us
Ship it to our processing office, or to any of our U.S. offices and we route it internally.
Pre-submission review
We check it against authentication requirements to catch the problems that cause rejections.
State authentication
Issued by the Secretary of State where the document was notarized.
Certified translation
Arranged alongside so it arrives ready to file in Canada.
Delivery
Returned to you by tracked courier, or sent directly to your recipient in Canada.
Sources: HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (updated 30 June 2026) · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document.
Green Card Copy for Canada — FAQ
Is Canada part of the Hague Apostille Convention?
Yes. The Convention has been in force for Canada since 11 January 2024, so a U.S. apostille is accepted there directly.
How long does it take to prepare a Green Card Copy for Canada?
Timing depends on the state where it was notarized; for non-Hague destinations, our federal and embassy steps take 15–17 business days once state authentication is complete. Certified translation runs alongside.
How much does it cost to send a Green Card Copy to Canada?
State-route pricing depends on where the document was notarized.. We confirm your exact price before any payment.
Do I need a translation for Canada?
Usually none; French may be required in Quebec. We can arrange certified translation with your order.
Can you obtain the Green Card Copy for me?
No — you obtain it from US Citizenship and Immigration Services first. Once you have it, we handle the rest.
Do I have to be in the United States?
No. Most Canada orders are handled entirely by mail, and we can ship the finished document anywhere.
Related: Green Card Copy — full guide · All documents for Canada · Apostille vs. embassy legalization · Why apostilles get rejected
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