Apostille Services
What Is an Apostille?
An apostille is a certification issued under the Hague Apostille Convention that authenticates the origin of a public document for use in another country. An apostille confirms that the signature, seal, or stamp on a document is valid so it will be recognized by foreign governments that are members of the Hague Convention. Apostilles are commonly required when U.S. documents will be used internationally for legal, educational, business, or personal purposes.
Important: Apostilles are issued by the Secretary of State or designated authority—not by the notary. Our role is to help prepare, notarize, and submit documents correctly to avoid rejection or delays.
What to Bring for Apostille Services
To ensure your apostille request is processed correctly, please bring the following:
Required Items
✔ Original document or certified copy Documents must be issued or certified by the appropriate authority
✔ Notarized document, if required Some documents must be notarized before they can receive an apostille
✔ Valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID (Driver’s license, state ID, or passport)
✔ Destination country name The country where the document will be used determines apostille eligibility
Additional Information (If Applicable)
✔ Translation requirements, if the receiving country requires it
✔ Multiple documents, if more than one apostille is needed
✔ Processing preference (standard or expedited, if available)
Apostille Process Overview
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Review and prepare your documents
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Complete notarization if required
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Submit documents to the appropriate Secretary of State
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Apostille certificate is issued and attached
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Documents are returned for international use
