Document Authentication and Embassy Legalization
We assist with all of your authentication, apostille, certification, attestation, and embassy legalization needs. Dealing with legal documents across international borders is common for businesses and individuals. Whether it is for work, study, adoption, marriage, or other official purposes, you often need to authenticate documents for use in foreign countries. An apostille is a form of authentication issued by the government, certifying that a document is genuine and can be accepted abroad.
Benefits of professional apostille services
Apostille services are essential for both individuals and businesses. Individuals who are moving abroad for work, study, or marriage may need to apostille their personal documents. Businesses expanding into international markets often need to apostille commercial contracts, powers of attorney, or other legal papers.
While it is possible to obtain an apostille on your own, working with a professional service can save time and reduce the risk of errors. We handle the entire process for you, from verifying the document to submitting it to the appropriate government agency, so your document is processed correctly and in a timely manner, avoiding potential delays or rejections.
Professional apostille services also have experience with the specific requirements of different countries. This expertise can be invaluable, as the rules and procedures for obtaining an apostille can vary widely depending on the destination country.
We can process documents issued from all 50 U.S. states and the U.S. federal government.
Our service includes
- 1Document Apostille and Authentication
- 2Document Notarization
- 3Secretary of State Attestation (all 50 states)
- 4U.S. Department of State Attestation
- 5Embassy Authentication
Common documents we apostille
Legalizations and authentications
There are two different types of authentication:
Apostille
Required for documents you plan to use in foreign countries that are party to the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents (see participating countries below). The apostille process ensures your document is recognized as legitimate in all participating countries.
Legalization
For documents to be used in countries that have not signed the Hague Convention, a different chain of authentication is applied that eventually includes legalization by the appropriate consulate.
Participating countries in the Hague Convention
A country may join or update its status over time. If you do not see your destination country, please call us to confirm the correct process.
Fees and processing times
Government fees
- Consular legalization fees vary by document and by the embassy.
- Secretary of State fees vary by document and by the state.
- Secretary of State fee$15
- U.S. State Department fee$8 / document
Note: Our service fees apply in addition to government fees. For expedited processing, please call (310) 402-1619.
Need a document apostilled or legalized?
Tell us the document and the destination country, and we will handle the full chain of authentication.