Canadian citizenship certificates are federal documents, so apostilles go through Global Affairs Canada regardless of which province the holder lives in. A few practical points apply specifically to these documents.

Citizenship Canada has issued certificates in different formats over the years. Older paper certificates and newer credit-card-size certificates are both federal records, but the format matters for apostille purposes. Contact GAC directly before submitting an older or non-standard format certificate to confirm it will be processed.

Citizenship certificates are frequently apostilled for:

• Dual citizenship applications in countries granting citizenship to descendants of Canadian citizens
• Employment eligibility confirmation for foreign governments
• Banking and financial account opening in some jurisdictions
• Registration with foreign professional licensing bodies

PR cards cannot themselves be apostilled - the card format does not accommodate an allonge attachment. Confirmations of Permanent Residence (COPR) are paper documents and can be processed by GAC. If a foreign institution requests proof of Canadian permanent residency in apostilled form, confirm with the institution whether a COPR or an alternative document satisfies their requirement. Contact GAC for guidance specific to the document type.