What is an Apostille?

An apostille is a certification used to verify the authenticity of official documents for international use. It ensures that the document is recognized in countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention and Non-Hague .

How does an Apostille work?

An apostille works by attaching a special certificate to your document. This certificate confirms that the document is genuine and has been verified by the appropriate authorities in the country of origin.

Why do you need an Apostille?

You need an apostille when you are using a document in a foreign country that is part of the Hague Apostille Convention. It is a way to ensure that your document, such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or business documents, will be accepted abroad without further verification.

Examples of needing an Apostille:

1. Adopting a child from another country: You might need to authenticate your birth and marriage certificates.

2. Getting married abroad: You may need to verify your single status or provide a certified copy of your birth certificate.

3. Doing business internationally: You may need to authenticate documents like power of attorney, contracts, or company registration papers.

4. Studying abroad: You might need to authenticate your academic records and diplomas.

• Working in a Foreign Country

• Teaching in a Foreign Country

• Attenting School in a Foreign Country

• Establishing a New Business

• FBI Background Checks

• Job Transfers

• Funeral Documents for a Burial or Cremtion Abroad

• Adopting Children from a Foreign Country

• Destination Weddings

• Patents

• Banking Matters

• Estate Docs including Power of Attorney

• Birth Certificates/Death Certificates

• Pet Health Certifications