Apostille & Authentication Services
State, Federal, and Embassy Legalization for International Use
Fast, accurate processing for personal, business, and international documents
What an Apostille Does
Personal Documents
Birth, marriage, and death certificates
Divorce decrees
Adoption papers
FBI background checks
Passport or ID copies
Business & Academic Documents
Power of attorney
Corporate documents
Diplomas and transcripts
IRS forms
Certificates of good standing
An apostille certifies the authenticity of a document so it can be used in another country. It confirms the signature, seal, or authority of the official who issued or notarized the document
Required for documents going to countries in the Hague Convention
Used for personal, business, academic, and legal documents
Issued by state or federal authorities depending on the document type
Why You Would Need an Apostille
An apostille is required when you need to use a U.S. document in another country that is part of the Hague Apostille Convention. The apostille proves the document is authentic so foreign authorities will accept it without additional verification.
People typically need an apostille when they are:
Moving or working abroad — visas, employment documents, background checks, marriage certificates.
Studying overseas — diplomas, transcripts, enrollment records.
Handling international family matters — adoption, marriage, divorce, custody, birth certificates.
Doing business internationally — corporate documents, powers of attorney, contracts, certificates of good standing.
Managing legal or financial matters abroad — court orders, IRS forms, notarized statements.
Documents That Commonly Need an Apostille
How the Apostille Process Works
A simple three‑step layout keeps it clear and approachable.
Submit your documents — Upload or bring your documents for review.
We prepare and process them — We handle notarization (if needed), state or federal submission, and tracking.
Receive your completed apostille — Documents are returned securely by mail or pickup.
Ready to Begin?
Starting your Apostille request
Begin your apostille process by submitting your documents for review. We’ll confirm requirements, processing times, and next steps based on your document type and destination country.
Is your destination country a Hague Apostille member?
Most countries accept an Apostille under the Hague Convention. Common Hague countries include:
Mexico
France
Italy
Spain
Germany
India
Japan
South Korea
Australia
United Kingdom
For the full official list of Hague Apostille Convention members, visit: https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41
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What if my country isn’t a Hague country?
What if my destination country is not a Hague Apostille member? If the country you’re sending documents to is not part of the Hague Apostille Convention, your documents must go through a different process called Embassy or Consulate Legalization. This is a multi‑step authentication that involves several offices.
Non‑Hague countries require:
State authentication
U.S. Department of State authentication (if required by that country)
Embassy or Consulate legalization for the destination country
This process takes longer than an Apostille and has additional fees, but I can guide you through each step, so your documents are accepted abroad without delays
What countries are not Hague members?
Common non‑Hague countries include:
China
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Qatar
Kuwait
Egypt
Vietnam
Pakistan
Saudi Arabia
Jordan
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What is the Hague Convention?
The Hague Apostille Convention is an international treaty that simplifies how documents are authenticated for use in other countries. Instead of going through multiple government offices and embassies, countries that are members of the Convention accept a single certificate called an Apostille.
In plain English:
If the country receiving your document is a Hague member, you only need an Apostille — nothing else.
What the Convention does:
Replaces multi‑step embassy legalization
Standardizes document authentication
Makes international document use faster and easier
Ensures Apostilles are recognized across all member countries
Examples of documents that often need an Apostille:
Birth certificates
Marriage certificates
School transcripts
Power of attorney
Corporate documents
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