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Apostille processing time tracker
How long an Ontario apostille actually takes right now — by filing method. We re-check these against ODS every month and stamp the date so you're never working from stale numbers.
In short
How long does an Ontario apostille take right now?
Filed in person at the ODS counter in Toronto, an Ontario apostille can be issued the same business day. Mail-in requests to ODS currently take about 15 business days plus postage. Documents bound for non-Hague countries need consular legalization instead, which takes roughly 3–8 weeks depending on the destination.
| Method | Filed with | Turnaround | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speedy Apostille — same-day rush | Hand-filed at the ODS counter | Same business day (drop before 10:00 AM) | Steady |
| Speedy Apostille — standard | Hand-filed at the ODS counter | 2–5 business days | Steady |
| ODS in person (self-serve) | Official Document Services, Toronto | Same day for small batches, by appointment | Steady |
| ODS by mail | Official Document Services, Toronto | ≈ 15 business days + mail time | Steady |
| Consular legalization (non-Hague) | Global Affairs Canada + destination consulate | 3–8 weeks, varies by country | Slower |
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Times reflect typical volumes and can shift around holidays, consulate closures, and government processing backlogs. Same-day service depends on a document dropped at our office before 10:00 AM and eligible for in-person filing. When a deadline is tight, call us and we'll confirm feasibility before you commit.
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