Apostille Services

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We offer professional Apostille services to ensure your documents are authenticated for international use with ease and accuracy. Whether it's for business, education, legal matters, or personal purposes, we handle the process of obtaining an Apostille certification, saving you time and effort. Our team navigates the complexities of local and international regulations to deliver prompt, reliable, and secure solutions. Let us help you ensure your documents meet all legal requirements abroad, giving you peace of mind and seamless global acceptance.

An apostille is a type of authentication issued by a government agency, such as the US Department of State or the Secretary of State, certifying your personal and commercial documents. This certification is often necessary for documents that are intended for use in foreign countries. The apostille ensures that the document is recognized as a legal and valid document in the foreign country.

The importance of an apostille cannot be overstated, especially for individuals who need to use public documents, such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, and academic transcripts, for official purposes in a foreign country. Without an apostille, these documents may not be recognized as legitimate, which can cause significant problems.

An apostille is also important for individuals who are looking to get married in a foreign country. Most countries require a valid marriage certificate, and if the certificate does not have an apostille, the marriage may not be recognized as legal. This can cause significant problems, especially if the couple needs to apply for a visa or citizenship in the foreign country.

In addition, an apostille is important for businesses that operate internationally. Many countries require businesses to provide documents such as articles of incorporation or a certificate of good standing to conduct business in their jurisdiction. Without an apostille, these documents may not be recognized as legitimate, which can cause significant problems for the business.

Furthermore, an apostille is essential for legal documents, such as power of attorney, wills, and contracts. These documents often need to be recognized as legally binding in foreign countries, and an apostille is necessary to ensure that the document is recognized as valid and enforceable.

Official papers or certificates that may require an apostille certificate to be attached are:

• Diplomas
• Marriage certificates
• Birth certificates
• Criminal background checks
• Commercial documents
• Business agreements
• FDA, IRS, Certificate to Foreign Government, or other Federal Government issued documents

• Personal and Commercial documents
• Obtained in 2-3 business days
• Diplomas, Transcripts, Powers of Attorney, Company Agreements
• Birth and Marriage certificates (only applicable for certain states, please contact us for more info)

• Documents issued by US Federal agencies
• FBI Background checks, IRS documents, Certificates to Foreign Governments, Naturalization documents

Whether you are an individual or a business, it is important to understand the significance of an apostille and to ensure that your public documents have the necessary authentication for use in foreign countries.

Countries that require an Apostille:

• Albania 
• Andorra 
• Antigua and Barbuda 
• Argentina 
• Armenia 
• Australia 
• Austria 
• Azerbaijan 
• Bahamas
• Bahrain
• Barbados
• Belarus
• Belgium
• Belize
• Bolivia
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Botswana
• Brazil 
• Brunei Darussalam
• Bulgaria 
• Burundi
• Canada
• Cape Verde
• Chile
• China, People's Republic of
  (Including Hong Kong & Macao Special Administrative Regions)
• Colombia
• Cook Islands
• Costa Rica
• Croatia
• Cyprus
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Dominica
• Dominican Republic
• Ecuador
• El Salvador
• Estonia
• Fiji
• Finland
• France
• Georgia
• Germany
• Greece
• Grenada
• Guatemala
• Guyana
• Honduras
• Hungary
• Iceland
• India
• Indonesia
• Ireland
• Israel
• Italy
• Japan
• Jamaica
• Kazakhstan
• Korea, Republic of
• Kosovo
• Kyrgyzstan
• Latvia
• Lesotho
• Liberia
• Liechtenstein
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Malawi
• Malta
• Marshall Islands
• Mauritius
• Mexico
• Moldova, Republic of
• Monaco
• Mongolia
• Montenegro
• Morocco 
• Namibia
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Nicaragua
• Niue
• North Macedonia, Republic of
• Norway
• Oman
• Pakistan
• Palau
• Panama
• Paraguay
• Peru
• Philippines
• Poland
• Portugal
• Romania
• Russian Federation
• Rwanda
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• Samoa
• San Marino
• Sao Tome and Principe
• Saudi Arabia
• Senegal 
• Serbia
• Seychelles
• Singapore
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• South Africa
• Spain
• Suriname
• Swaziland
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Tajikistan
• Tonga
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Tunisia
• Turkey
• Ukraine
• United Kingdom of Great Britain
  and Northern Ireland
• Uruguay
• Uzbekistan
• Vanuatu
• Venezuela

* Last Revised June 5, 2024

In addition to notarization, we also offer document authentication services such as apostille and embassy legalization. We can help you navigate the complex process of legalizing your documents for use overseas.