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Imagine you’re told that you need an apostille stamp for your important documents, but you’ve never heard of one before. What is an apostille? Where do you get an apostille seal or stamp? What are the requirements?
Obtaining an apostille certificate can sometimes be complicated and may take days or even months to get. If you’re feeling lost and confused, you’re not alone. Many people face these challenges when they first hear about an apostille.
Most people have never heard of an apostille until they need one. An apostille is a special certificate that makes a document from one country valid in another country. It’s like a passport for your document, but figuring out how to get one can be confusing and overwhelming.
Once you understand what an apostille is, the next challenge is figuring out where to get it. Different states have different rules and offices for issuing apostilles which depend on the country of destination and the type of document, among other factors, making the process even more complicated.
Even if you know where to go, you might not know what documents or steps are needed. Each type of document (i.e., birth certificates, school transcripts, or Articles of Incorporation) will have different requirements, and navigating the process can be tedious.
An Apostille (Pronounced "Ap-pos-steel" and "Ap-pos-stee") is a certificate that authenticates the origin of a public document, such as a birth certificate, Power of Attorney, diploma, or business contract, so that the document will be accepted in countries that are members of the Hague Convention of 1961.
An Authentication certificate is similar to an Apostille but it is used in countries that are not members of the Hague Convention.
Common documents that may require an apostille or authentication are:
You can get an apostille from the designated authority in your state.
In the United States, this is typically the Secretary of State's office, the Lieutenant Governor's office, the County Clerk's office, the County Recorder, or the Clerk of the Court in the state where the document was originally issued.
The specific governing authority is determined by the type of document.
Each state has its own office that handles the apostille process. For federal documents, the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., is the issuing authority.
The requirements for getting an apostille can vary depending on the type of document and the issuing state or country.
It's important to check the specific requirements for your state and the destination country, as they can differ.
It is very important that you are able to provide the following information for obtaining your apostille:
There may be delays in document processing during peak seasons such as the Summer months (June through September) and Holidays (November through January).
DUE TO POSSIBLE DELAYS, IT IS HIGHLY ADVISED THAT ONCE YOU KNOW THAT YOU NEED AN APOSTILLE, DO NOT BOOK ANY TRAVEL OR EVENTS, PUT DOWN ANY DEPOSITS, ETC. UNTIL YOUR DOCUMENTS ARE BACK IN YOUR HANDS WITH THE PROPER APOSTILLE AND/OR AUTHENTICATION APPROVAL.
We handle documents originating from any state, making it easy for you no matter what state you live in or country of destination your documents are going to.
We offer FBI Approved Channeler service which allows you to complete your FBI Background application online. This process returns an Authenticated PDF document within hours with the FBI Seal watermark which can be printed and is accepted for a Federal Apostille.
Save 20-45% if you have more than one document to process. The more documents you have, the bigger the discount!
Our translations are ATA and ISO-certified, meeting international standards for accuracy and reliability. Enjoy the convenience of getting a certified and notarized translation of your documents if needed.
Notarizations are always provided (if needed) for local services.
If you live far away, we’ll send you a discounted shipping label to save you money.
Convenient pick up and deliver service your documents if you’re nearby.
We’ll send you a screenshot text or email a picture of your documents once they’re completed and deliver them to you in a professional document holder ready for shipping.
Know exactly where your documents are with a tracking number text at the time we ship them to you or your destination country.
If you're in a hurry and need an apostille delivered today, our emergency service delivers your apostille within a few hours. Excludes holidays and weekends.
Need an apostille delivered quickly? No problem. (Excludes holidays and weekends).
Apostilles can be delivered within one week.
Hi, I’m Lisa Duffy, owner of The Apostille Experts, LLC, and I’ve been a CA Commissioned Notary since 2015.
In 2018 I began studying the document legalization process, became a Certified Document Legalization agent, and added it to my business.
My mission has always been to help my clients take that next step in life, whatever it may be.
My team and I serve you, the client, in a unique, fulfilling way, easing the anxiety and uncertainty from your mind, and giving you reassurance, relief, or solace.
Our approach leads to personalized experiences, friendships, networking, and new relationships, which go well beyond an important "Transaction."
I am always excited to connect with you and assist you in getting what you need!
I have a team of experienced and certified professionals in all 50 United States who are experts with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the apostille and authentication process (document legalization), and notary services.
We work together to provide everything you need in one place so that all your needs are met in just one visit.
Click the link below or send a WhatsApp message to 1.916.475.4658 to schedule your no-commitment consultation.
We relieve you from the stress of dealing with governing authorities. Rest assured that we will get your documents processed in the most efficient way possible while providing all the features and benefits listed above.
When your documents are ready, we will provide door-to-door delivery service or meet you in our office if you've chosen to do so. Or if you live farther away, we will ship your documents to you or your destination country via FedEx, UPS, or DHL Overnight delivery using our discount. Your choice!
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