What is an Apostille?
An Apostille is a certificate which verifies the legitimacy of your document for use in other countries. It confirms your document is real and was issued by the proper authorities, making it easier to use important documents abroad. Many countries are part of The Hague Apostille Convention, an agreement that simplifies this process by allowing them to accept each other’s documents with an Apostille.
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Apostille: Common Document Examples
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate
- Diploma/Certificate of degree
- Court decision
- Power of attorney
- Police record extract
- Death certificate
- Adoption documents
Nationwide Document Authentication
Competent Authorities:
Each country designates one or more competent authorities responsible for issuing apostilles. These authorities are typically government departments, such as the Secretary of State, but it can also be a private company where a lawyer gets the title “Notary Public” and the right to issue Apostille.
Process:
To obtain an apostille, the document must first be authenticated by the competent authority in the issuing country. Once authenticated, the competent authority attaches the apostille to the document, certifying its authenticity and legal validity. The apostille includes specific information, such as the issuing country, date of issue, issuing authority details, and a unique identification number.
Obtaining an Apostille
Eligibility:
Apostilles can only be issued for documents originating from a country that is a party to the Hague Convention. The document must be an official public record, such as a notarized document, court order, or government-issued certificate.
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Absolutely, we specialize in preparing documents for international use, ensuring compliance with all necessary regulations and requirements.
If you're abroad and just found out you need an apostille, we’ve got you. U.S.-based. Expat-owned. No stress.
U.S.-based document processing service designed specifically for American expats living abroad who urgently need official U.S. documents apostilled. An apostille is a special certification required to make U.S. documents legally valid in foreign countries.
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