Apostille Services In

What is an Apostille?

An apostille is a certificate issued by a government authority (usually the Secretary of State) that authenticates the seal and signature of a public official on a document—such as a birth certificate, power of attorney, or notarized affidavit—so that it can be recognized in another country.

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Why Would You Need One?

You would need an apostille if you're sending a document to a country that is part of the Hague Apostille Convention. The apostille ensures that the receiving country knows the document is genuine and legally valid. Common reasons people need an apostille include:

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• Getting married abroad

• Applying for dual citizenship

• Adopting a child internationally

• Conducting business in a foreign country

• Studying or working overseas

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Without an apostille, many foreign governments will not accept your U.S.-issued documents.

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How Can We Help?

Our Notary Apostille Agents can facilitate an apostille by first notarizing the documents that require authentication, such as powers of attorney, affidavits, or consent forms. Our agents ensure the paperwork is complete, correctly notarized, and sent to the right place for authentication. Once properly notarized, our agents can help you by completing the required apostille request forms, submitting the documents to the appropriate Secretary of State or U.S. Department of State, and managing the return and delivery of the finalized apostille.

 

While our Notary Apostille Agents do not issue the apostille themselves, they streamline the process and ensure all steps are handled correctly and efficiently.