Documents That Need a Canada Apostille for Spain

Civil and Personal Documents

Birth Certificate: The Non-Lucrative, Digital Nomad, and Family Reunification visas all list a birth certificate as a required document. For family applications, you'll need one for each applicant, including children.
Marriage Certificate: Needed when joining a spouse in Spain or handling family-related legal matters.
Divorce Certificate: Confirms that a prior marriage has legally ended. Essential for remarriage or updating your civil status in Spain.
Death Certificate: Often required for inheritance claims, pension issues, or family legal proceedings.
Name Change Certificate: Ensures consistency when your legal name differs across documents.
Single Status Affidavit: Spanish authorities may request proof that you are unmarried before marriage registration.
Adoption Records: Validates legal parent-child relationships for family or residency applications.

RCMP Criminal Record Check: The document nearly every Spanish visa applicant needs and the one that takes the longest to apostille.
Provincial Police Check: Provides additional background information from local authorities when required.
Court Records: Confirms legal proceedings or judgments that may need recognition in Spain.

Degree Certificate: Confirms university program completion, required for employment or further studies.
Diploma & Graduation Certificates: Evidence of vocational, college, or professional education completion.
Academic Transcripts: Provide a detailed record of courses and grades, often required by Spanish universities or employers.
Professional Certifications: Show specialized training or qualifications recognized in Spain.

Articles of Incorporation & Business Registration Certificates: Prove your company is legally established and compliant in Canada.
Corporate Documents & Certificate of Good Standing: Outline ownership, management authority, and confirm active status.
Commercial Agreements: Private contracts must be notarized first; the notary’s signature bridges the gap to the apostille authority.

Bank Statements, Proof of Income, Pension Letters: May be requested to demonstrate financial stability or long-term income for visas or residency.
Employment Letters: Verify your job title, salary, and employment status.
Tax Documents: Sometimes required to confirm financial history or earnings.

Power of Attorney: Needed if someone is acting on your behalf in Spain for property, legal, or business matters. Must be notarized before an apostille.
Statutory Declarations & Affidavits: Sworn statements for administrative or legal purposes.
Consent Letters: Provide written permission for legal or personal matters.
Court Orders: Legal decisions that require official recognition in Spain.

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