General International Documents
Legalisation Does Not Replace a Document's Validity
DIRCO requires that the document's period of validity has not expired before legalisation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an expired document still be apostilled?
DIRCO's stated requirements say the document must still be valid.
Does an apostille extend a document's validity?
No. Legalisation does not extend the underlying document's validity.
Can the destination country impose another validity period?
Yes. Countries can impose their own document-age requirements.
Source: DIRCO – Legalisation Services