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An apostille is a specialized certification that authenticates the origin of a public document for use in another country. It verifies the signature, the capacity in which the person signing the document acted, and, where appropriate, the identity of the seal or stamp on the document. Apostilles are issued by designated authorities in each country that is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention. This process simplifies the legalization of documents, allowing them to be recognized internationally without the need for further authentication. Common documents requiring an apostille include birth certificates, court orders, powers of attorney, and academic diplomas.

Apostille do not certify the content of the public document to which they relate. They do not grant authority, and they do not give any additional weight to the content of the underlying documents.

Apostille services online enable us to process Apostilles directly from the issuing Secretary of State throughout all 50 US states. US Apostille services online processing is very convenient for US citizens living abroad.

An apostille may never be used to recognize a document in the country where that document was issued. Apostilles are strictly for using public legal documents abroad . US Apostille Services are not for documents intended for use within the United States.

Requirements for Apostille includes

Common Apostille Documents

  • Birth Certificates

  • Marriage and divorce certifications

  • Notarial acts (acknowledgements, oaths, affidavits)

  • Court judgements

The document must be an original or certified copy issued by a recognized authority, such as a state or federal agency. Photocopies or unofficial versions will not be accepted for apostille.

Notarization (if applicable)

For certain types of documents such as affidavits, powers of attorney, or personal letters, the document must first be notarized by a commissioned notary public before it can be submitted for apostille.