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    International Document Services

    For documents that need to be used internationally, we provide complete apostille and authentication services. We work with the U.S. State Department, Secretary of State offices, and foreign embassies to ensure your documents are properly certified for use abroad.

    5-10 business days typical
    117+ countries
    All 50 states
    Our Services

    International Document Services

    Apostille Services

    Official apostille certification for documents to be used in Hague Convention countries.

    5-10 business days

    Common Uses:

    • International adoption
    • Foreign employment
    • Property purchase abroad
    • Immigration

    Embassy Legalization

    Authentication through foreign embassies for non-Hague Convention countries.

    7-21 business days

    Common Uses:

    • Business expansion
    • Document recognition
    • Legal proceedings abroad
    • Visa applications

    Translation Certification

    Certified translations of documents with notarization for official use.

    3-7 business days

    Common Uses:

    • Immigration applications
    • Court submissions
    • Academic credentials
    • Business documents

    Notarization

    Notary public services for documents requiring notarized signatures.

    1-3 business days

    Common Uses:

    • Power of attorney
    • Affidavits
    • Contract execution
    • Legal declarations

    Document Authentication

    State Department authentication for federal documents.

    5-14 business days

    Common Uses:

    • FBI background checks
    • Federal court documents
    • Patent/trademark documents
    • Federal agency records

    Chain Authentication

    Multi-step authentication for complex document requirements.

    10-30 business days

    Common Uses:

    • Non-Hague countries
    • Specific embassy requirements
    • Complex legal matters
    Documents We Apostille

    Commonly Apostilled Documents

    Birth Certificates
    Marriage Certificates
    Death Certificates
    Divorce Decrees
    Court Documents
    FBI Background Checks
    Diplomas & Transcripts
    Corporate Documents
    Powers of Attorney
    Affidavits
    Adoption Documents
    Notarized Contracts
    Hague Convention

    Popular Hague Convention Countries

    Apostilles are accepted in 117+ countries. Here are some of the most requested destinations:

    AustraliaAustriaBelgiumBrazilCanada (partial)China (Hong Kong/Macau)FranceGermanyIndiaIrelandIsraelItalyJapanMexicoNetherlandsNew ZealandPhilippinesPolandPortugalRussiaSouth AfricaSouth KoreaSpainSwitzerlandTurkeyUnited Kingdom

    Not seeing your country? Contact us — we cover all Hague and non-Hague countries.

    How It Works

    Apostille vs. Embassy Legalization

    Apostille (Hague Countries)

    • 1.Document notarized (if required)
    • 2.Secretary of State issues apostille
    • 3.Document ready for international use

    Typical time: 5-10 business days

    Embassy Legalization (Non-Hague)

    • 1.Document notarized
    • 2.Secretary of State certification
    • 3.US State Department authentication
    • 4.Foreign embassy legalization

    Typical time: 10-30 business days

    Common Questions

    International Documents FAQs

    Need Documents for International Use?

    From apostilles to embassy legalization, we ensure your documents are properly authenticated for use abroad.