What is an Apostille or a Certification, and do you need it?

An Apostille or Certification is an authentication mechanism for documents designated for international use. Countries adhering to the Hague Convention of 1961 use an Apostille, while non-participating nations issue a Certification. To learn more, please visit the Apostille FAQ page and see if your country is listed.

REGULAR APOSTILLE SERVICE - 10 - 12 WEEKS

EXPEDITED APOSTILLE SERVICE - 48 HOURS TO TEN BUSINESS DAYS

Please Note: For Expedite Services, the period begins when the request is received in the Secretary of State's office. The Secretary of State reserves the right to extend the expedited period in times of extreme volume, staff shortages, or equipment malfunctions. These extensions are few and will rarely extend more than a few hours.

Authentications are for documents with an Intended Used in Foreign Countries.

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