An Apostille is an official certification that validates the signature and seal on a document, ensuring its recognition in countries that are members of the 1961 Hague Convention. This certification confirms that your documents are legitimate and acceptable for use in international settings.

An Apostille is essential for confirming the legitimacy of your documents, especially when submitting official paperwork in foreign countries. It ensures that your documents are accepted by foreign authorities without the need for further authentication, streamlining the process for international use.

We can Apostille a diverse range of documents, including but not limited to:

• Personal Documents: Birth certificates, marriage licenses, death certificates, divorce decrees, powers of attorney, and more.
• Business Documents: Articles of incorporation, contracts, corporate resolutions, financial statements, meeting minutes, and more.
• Educational Documents: Diplomas, transcripts, professional licenses, and others.

If you have questions about a specific document that needs an apostille, please contact us for assistance.

• These countries adhere to the 1961 Hague Convention, which simplifies the process for recognizing documents internationally. For these countries, you will need both County Clerk Authentication and an Apostille from the New York Department of State—no extra steps!

• These countries typically require three or more steps for your documents to be accepted:
  1. County Clerk Authentication
  2. An Apostille from the New York Department of State
  3. Additional authentication (known as “legalization”) from the destination country’s embassy or consulate.
  Unsure which category your destination country falls into? Contact us and we’ll clarify everything.

We offer a Money-Back Guarantee. If we make an error while processing your apostille request on our end, we will either correct the issue at no additional cost or refund your service fee, whichever you prefer*. However, if your documents are rejected due to inaccurate information or documentation provided, we cannot issue
a refund.

The time required to process your apostille depends on the service you choose. Standard service typically takes 1 to 2 weeks for processing. If you need your apostille more quickly, our expedited service takes 24 to 48 hours to complete. For urgent requests, we also offer same-day service.

In most cases, documents such as affidavits, powers of attorney, and contracts need to be notarized prior to obtaining an apostille. However, certain documents issued directly by government agencies —like birth certificates, marriage licenses, and court-issued papers —do not require notarization, as they are already considered certified. If you’re uncertain about whether your document requires notarization, feel free to send it to us, and we’ll review it to confirm the requirements at no charge. If notarization is necessary, don’t worry—we can handle that for you as well.

No. Photocopies of vital records (e.g., birth certificates, marriage licenses, or death certificates) cannot be apostilled. Only original documents or certified copies—issued and stamped by the original issuing authority (like a courthouse, hospital, or state office)—are eligible for apostille certification. If you don’t have a certified copy, don’t worry! We offer Document Retrieval Services to help you obtain the certified copies required for your apostille. We can help you retrieve most Birth certificates, Marriage licenses, Divorce decrees, Court-issued documents, Corporate Documents & Academic records.

• When we’ve received your documents.
• When your apostille is being processed.
• When your documents are ready for delivery.

Absolutely! Although we are based in NYC, we collaborate with a reliable network of apostille professionals across all 50 states. Whether your document originates from California, Texas, Florida, or anywhere else in the U.S., we will seamlessly connect you with our partners to handle your order. You won’t have to navigate multiple agencies—we’ve got you covered!