Frequently Asked Questions

An apostille is a certificate of authentication verifying the authenticity of a document so it will be accepted in one of the countries who are members of the Hague Apostille Convention.

An apostille is not required for all documents, but it is necessary for those that are going to be used in international transactions. If you are planning on taking a document out of the country for use in another country, then you will need an apostille. 

Most official documents, including birth certificates, marriage licenses, death certificates, court orders, and more can be apostille. However, some countries have specific requirements for the format of the document. You may need to have it translated or have it notarized before you can get an apostille.

Most countries that are members of the Hague Convention, an international treaty that simplifies the process of legal document authentication, recognize apostilles as a form of certification. This includes countries in Europe, South America, and parts of Asia and Africa. If you will be traveling to a country that is not a member of the Hague Convention, you may still need to have your documents authenticated, but the process will be different. 

Yes! We are notary publics for the State of California.

No worries! Send an email to: support@theapostillecompany.com 

Unfortunately, no! Original documents are required.

No, we are unable to complete the request on the spot.

Absolutely! We can help you get your apostille and documents for multiple states.

YES! We ship internationally to all countries.