Common Documents That Require an Apostille
When you need to use a document issued in one country in another country that is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, you'll need to get an apostille. This is a certificate that authenticates the origin of the document.
Here are some common documents that often require an apostille:
Birth certificates: Required for visa applications, passport applications, and school enrollment.
Marriage certificates: Needed for visa applications, residency applications, and name changes.
Death certificates: Used for inheritance matters, insurance claims, and settling estates.
Diplomas and transcripts: Required for further education, professional licensing, and employment.
Powers of attorney: Authorizes someone to act on your behalf in legal or financial matters.
Court documents: Judgments, decrees, and orders may need to be authenticated for use in another country.
FBI background checks: Required for visa applications, employment, and residency.
Articles of incorporation: Needed to establish a business in another country.
Commercial documents: Contracts, invoices, and certificates of origin may need to be authenticated for international business transactions.
How to Get an Apostille?
The process for getting an apostille varies depending on the document and the country where it was issued. In general, you will need to:
Obtain an original or certified copy of the document.
Have the document authenticated by the competent authority in the country where it was issued.
Submit the authenticated document to the designated apostille authority.
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