Does an Apostille Expire?

The short answer? No, an apostille certificate itself does not have an expiration date.

Once a document is apostilled, that apostille remains valid indefinitely. However, there's a catch!

While the apostille doesn't expire, the document it's attached to might have a limited validity period. This is where things get tricky. Some countries and institutions have their own rules about how recent a document needs to be to be accepted.

Here's what you need to know:

• Country-specific regulations: Some countries may only accept documents apostilled within a specific timeframe (e.g., the last 3-6 months). This is often the case for documents like birth certificates and academic transcripts.

• Varying requirements: Always check with the specific country or organization where you'll be using your apostilled document to confirm their requirements.

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