Apostille FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

I am not in the U.S. but I have a U.S. issued document to apostille. Can I still use your service?

Absolutely! We ship internationally.

Why some other companies can apostille a photocopy?

Be careful what apostille service they offer. Usually their practice is based on “true copy”. In that case, the apostille is issued on an...

How long does it take to get my Apostille/ Authentication certificates?

The state apostille/authenticate process can take 1 to 4 weeks including shipping. It is an estimation as the processing time largely...

What is an Authentication Certificates?

For documents to be used in countries that do not participate in the 1961 Hague Convention Treaty, Authentication certificates are needed...

Which countries are part of the Hague Convention of 1961?

The Hague Convention of 1961, also known as the Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents, is a...

Is my document going to be apostilled at State or Federal level?

Whether a document requires a state apostille or a federal apostille depends on the type of document and the laws of the country where...

Do you provide translation service?

Yes! We work with certified translation agencies who offer our clients discount translation services. If the original document is not in...

Does my document need to be notarized before being apostilled? In most states, documents that requi

Affidavits Power of attorney documents Consent letters for travel of a minor child Property documents Corporate documents such as...

Is my document eligible for an apostille?

Documents that are eligible for an apostille are those that are considered "public documents" under the Hague Convention of 1961. These...

What is apostille

An apostille is a form of certification that is used to verify the authenticity of a document, such as a birth certificate or diploma. It...