Immigration consultants and lawyers in Canada regularly manage apostille requests on behalf of their clients. The process is the same for agents as it is for individuals - the queue at GAC and the fees at provincial authorities do not change based on who submits.

• Review the document package for completeness and correct routing before submission
• Manage notarization through their network
• Submit to ODS in-person in Toronto on a client's behalf for same-day processing
• Handle translation coordination and ordering
• Manage the Quebec CNQ or Barreau verification step
• Courier documents internationally on behalf of the client

They cannot access a faster government queue. They cannot authenticate a document that does not meet the authority's requirements. They cannot fix a laminated certificate or make a digitally notarized PDF acceptable to ODS. Their value is in preparation, routing, and logistics - not in government access.

For immigration-related apostille requests, Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants are licensed through the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). Lawyers who practise immigration law are licensed through their provincial law societies.

For non-immigration-related apostille needs - corporate, estate, credentialing - any authorized notary or law firm can manage the process. There is no licensing requirement specific to apostille services in Canada. Use a known, accountable professional and confirm that they understand the current rules before engaging them for a high-value submission.