Frequently Asked Questions About Apostille Services

An apostille is an official certificate that authenticates the origin of a public document for use in another country that participates in the Hague Apostille Convention. It verifies the signature, the capacity in which the person signing the document acted, and the identity of any seal or stamp, where applicable. An apostille does not verify the contents of the document.

An apostille allows eligible public documents to be recognized in another participating country without additional legalization. It authenticates the origin of a document rather than verifying the information it contains.

Common examples include birth certificates, marriage certificates, court records, educational documents, background checks, powers of attorney, and business documents.

Eligibility and requirements vary depending on the document, issuing authority, and destination country. If you’re unsure whether your document qualifies, submit a quote request so we can review your needs.

Our apostille services are available for eligible U.S. documents. Documents issued by foreign authorities generally need to be authenticated through the appropriate authorities in the country where they originated.

If you’re unsure whether your document qualifies, include a copy with your quote request and specify the destination country. We’ll review your request and explain the available options.

Yes, you can upload a scan or clear copy of your document when submitting a quote request. This allows us to review your document and determine the applicable requirements.

However, a scan may not be sufficient to complete the process. Depending on the document and issuing authority, you may need to provide an original document or an eligible certified copy. Please wait for confirmation of the requirements before mailing any original documents.

No. Apostilles are used for eligible documents intended for countries that participate in the Hague Apostille Convention.

Countries that do not participate generally require a different process called authentication or legalization, which may involve additional government agencies and the destination country’s embassy or consulate.

Include your destination country in your quote request so we can review the applicable requirements.

Our process is simple and straightforward:

1. Request a quote: Visit our Request a Quote page, upload a copy of your document, specify the destination country, and indicate that you need apostille or authentication services.
2. Receive your quote: We review your submission and provide a quote outlining the applicable services, fees, and estimated processing time.
3. Confirm your order: Review and approve your quote. Once your order is confirmed and payment is completed, we’ll provide instructions for submitting any required original documents or certified copies.
4. Processing: We coordinate the applicable authentication process through the appropriate authority.
5. Receive your documents: Once processing is complete, your documents will be returned using the agreed delivery method.

Processing times depend on the document type, issuing authority, government agency involved, and any additional authentication requirements.

When submitting your quote request, indicate that you need apostille services and include the destination country. We’ll review your request and provide an estimated timeline and applicable fees before you approve your quote.

Please note that apostille services are not available on a same-day basis.

We offer Spanish ↔ English translation services, primarily for immigration and medical 

documents.

If you need both translation and apostille services, please indicate both in your quote request. This allows us to review your requirements together and provide a quote outlining the applicable fees and estimated timelines.