Apostille Authentication FAQ
A: It is the legalization of a document for international use under the terms of the 1961 Hague Convention.
A: There are 69 member nations of the Hague Convention that accept Apostilles as a form of authentication.The member nations are listed here.
A: If the country is not a member of the Hague Convention the document receives a Certification at the state level and then must be transmitted to the Authentications Office of the Department of State in Washington, D.C. for further authenication.
A: Sending documents internationally can be a difficult and time consuming process if not done correctly. It is important to entrust your documents for Apostille or Certification to experienced professionals.
We eliminate the headache by acting as your document concierge so that your documents are processed correctly the first time, therefore eliminating the chance of rejection.
A: Most Apostilles & Certifications are completed in 2 to 3 business days. We also offer same-day, expedited service if requested.
A: Above is an California Apostille. The Apostille is attached to your document and bears the name of destination country.