Have you been told that your documents require Notarization and an Apostille? Do you feel utterly lost and confused regarding the proceedings of this process? Allow us to explain and assist you every step of the way. To put it simply, an Apostille is a form of authentication on any document used in countries that partake in the Hague Convention of 1961. For your convenience, the U.S. State Department provides a list of the countries that inherently accept apostilles.

It is also important to note that if the nation in question does not participate in the Hague Convention, those documents can be “certified” or “authenticated.” Essentially, this stamp plays an instrumental role by proving the genuineness of a document and verifying its validity upon being presented in another country.