An apostille is a certificate that authenticates the origin of a public document. It allows documents issued in one country to be legally recognized in another.

1. Notarization: Your document must be correctly notarized by a commissioned notary.

2. Certification: The notarized document is submitted to the California Secretary of State for the Apostille certificate.

3. Translation (if required): If the destination country does not speak English, the document and Apostille may need to be translated by a certified translator.

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1. Documents That Require Apostille

• The document must be original or a certified copy (e.g., a birth certificate from the vital records office).
• I’ll review your document to make sure it meets the apostille requirements.
• If the document needs to be notarized, then we will go through the initial notarization process before the apostille.

2. Valid Photo ID If Notarization Is Required

• ID is only required for signatures that need to be notarized.

An apostille is required when you need to use an official U.S. document in a foreign country that is part of the 1961 Hague Convention Treaty. It verifies the document’s authenticity for international recognition.

Some reasons you may need an apostille can include:

• Getting married abroad
• Studying or working in another country
• Handling international business or legal matters
• Adopting from another country

Common documents that need an apostille include can be educational, business, financial, personal, and legal.

Specific examples include Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates, Diplomas, Power of Attorney, School Transcripts, and more.