Global Apostille Canada / Destinations / Iran
Iran: apostille and legalization from Canada
Apostille, then embassy legalization
The file we see most for Iran is a power of attorney, so a relative can sell property, manage an account or settle an inheritance there. Iran is not a party to the Apostille Convention, and Canada and Iran have had no diplomatic relations since 2012, so there is no Iranian embassy or consulate in Canada. The consular stage runs through Iran’s Interests Section in Washington, D.C. instead, which is the part of the file worth handing to someone who does it regularly.
The route your document takes
The Hague Apostille Convention does not apply to this destination (Iran). After authentication, the document must be legalized at that country's embassy or consulate. We handle that stage for you.
- TranslationCertified translation into the language your destination requires. Depends on your document
- NotarizationA notary or commissioner certifies the copy, the signature or the translator's affidavit. Depends on your document
- ApostilleThe competent Canadian authority issues the apostille certificate. Always
- LegalizationEmbassy or consular stamp, for destinations outside the Hague Convention. Always
This is a preliminary route, not a legal opinion. Convention membership and embassy requirements change; we confirm the exact chain for your file in writing before any work starts.
What people usually send
The documents we most often prepare for this destination. If yours is not here, it is almost certainly still something we handle.
- Powers of attorney for property, banking and inheritance
- Birth, marriage and divorce certificates
- University degrees and transcripts
- Succession documents
- Corporate documents
Worth knowing
A Persian translation is required. The wording of a power of attorney matters more than its length: the powers granted have to match what the Iranian notary or registry will act on, so we check the draft before it is signed.
Where is your document from?
The authority that issues the apostille depends on the province the document was issued in, not on where you live.
- Own apostille office
- Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan
- Every other province and territory
- Global Affairs Canada, Ottawa