FAQ - Apostille Services




1: What is an Apostille or a Certification, and do I 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.


2: Why do I need an Apostille or a Certification?

An Apostille or Certification is required when a document issued in one country needs to be recognized as legally valid in another country that is part of the Hague Convention.


3: How long does it take to get an Apostille or a Certification?

Regular processing time for an Apostille can take up to ten weeks, but expedited service is available.


4: How much does it cost to get an Apostille or a Certification?

The cost of an Apostille or a Certification varies. Please contact Wanda Tracey directly for more details.


5: What should I do if my Apostille or Marriage document is damaged or lost?

If your document is damaged or lost, you can contact Wanda Tracey to obtain a replacement document.




Listed below are the Countries that require Apostille Documents (*If your country of residence is not listed, a certification may be required)

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A, B

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Albania

Andorra

Antigua and Barbuda

Argentina

Armenia

Azerbaijan

Australia

Austria

Bahamas

Bahrain

Barbados

Belarus

Belgium

Belize

Bolivia

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Botswana

Brazil

Brunei Darussalam

Bulgaria

Burundi

C, D, E, F, G

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Cape Verde

Chile

Colombia

Cook Islands

Costa Rica

Croatia

Cyprus

Czech Republic

Denmark

Dominica, Commonwealth of Dominican Republic

Ecuador

El Salvador

Estonia

Fiji

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Greece

Grenada

H, I, J, K, L

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Honduras

Hong Kong*

Hungary

Iceland

India

Ireland

Israel

Italy

Japan

Kazakhstan

Korea, Republic of (South)

Kyrgyzstan

Latvia

Lesotho

Liberia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania Luxembourg

M, N, O, P

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Macao*

Macedonia, FYR of

Malawi

Malta

Marshall Islands

Mauritius

Mexico

Moldova

Monaco

Mongolia

Montenegro

Morocco

Namibia

Netherlands

New Zealand

Nicaragua

Niue

Norway

Oman

Panama

Paraguay

Peru

Poland

Portugal

S, T, U, V

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Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Lucia

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Sao Tome and Principe Samoa

San Marino

Serbia

Seychelles

Slovakia

Slovenia

South Africa

Spain

Suriname

Swaziland

Sweden

Switzerland

Tonga

Trinidad and Tobago

Turkey

Ukraine

United Kingdom

Uruguay

USA

Uzbekistan

Vanuatu

Venezuela

* As concerns The People’s Republic of CHINA, it is only Hong Kong and Macao that accept the Apostille Legalisation without an extra legalization from the Chinese Embassy. For Mainland China, the document issued will be a Certification.